Population 7,524 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Leavenworth
Household size in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.72 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.63 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.60 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.51 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Leavenworth are large by national standards, averaging 3.51 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.72 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Fort Leavenworth has the largest households of any Kansas city with 5,000+ people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.2 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.6 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.8 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 27.8, Fort Leavenworth is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward families with many children. The median age has climbed from 22.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Kansas city with 5,000+ people is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.2% of households in Fort Leavenworth, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Leavenworth
Renters in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Fort Leavenworth: 96.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 99.2% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Kansas city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Fort Leavenworth as nationally: 11.0%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Kansas City area overall (7.5%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Fort Leavenworth are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,550 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,637 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,677 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,038 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fort Leavenworth costs $2,038 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $488 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Fort Leavenworth has the highest rents of any Kansas city with 5,000+ people.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Leavenworth
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.1% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.7% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.7% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.4% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Fort Leavenworth: 61.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has fallen 6.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only four of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.0% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fort Leavenworth: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 71 Kansas cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Leavenworth
| Period | Fort Leavenworth | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fort Leavenworth runs well above the national rate: 8.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Kansas city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Leavenworth compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Leavenworth | 3.51 | 27.8 | 5.2% | 96.8% | 11.0% | 1983 | $2,038 | 61.4% | 97.5% | 8.8% |
| Leavenworth | 2.51 | 40.0 | 9.5% | 36.5% | 7.5% | 1972 | $1,383 | 30.3% | 91.9% | 4.4% |
| Kickapoo | 2.88 | 40.7 | 13.0% | 3.0% | 11.9% | 1984 | $934 | 43.8% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| Lowemont | 2.91 | 42.2 | 13.4% | 4.9% | 11.9% | 1983 | $934 | 40.9% | 96.4% | 3.1% |
| Weston | 2.56 | 44.0 | 5.1% | 19.6% | 10.6% | 1980 | $802 | 40.5% | 96.0% | 1.4% |
| Lansing | 2.84 | 39.6 | 13.4% | 24.0% | 7.8% | 1981 | $1,603 | 38.2% | 96.2% | 3.6% |
| Hoover | 2.78 | 37.6 | 5.3% | 17.8% | 6.0% | 2008 | $1,362 | 53.2% | 97.3% | 0.7% |
| Farley | 2.56 | 45.6 | 8.6% | 18.0% | 2.7% | 1988 | $1,461 | 40.0% | 95.5% | 1.2% |
| Tracy | 2.37 | 47.4 | 9.4% | 25.7% | 1.2% | 1975 | $1,367 | 30.8% | 95.1% | 1.5% |
| Woodruff | 2.63 | 46.3 | 7.2% | 13.6% | 2.3% | 1984 | $1,186 | 38.2% | 95.5% | 1.3% |
| Easton | 2.96 | 49.9 | 12.7% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 1981 | $1,071 | 26.8% | 93.1% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Leavenworth. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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