Population 83,123 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Leavenworth County
Household size in Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Leavenworth County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Kansas City area, where it has 2.55 people. Few Kansas counties have larger households: only eight of 105.
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 Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 37.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 37.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.7 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Leavenworth County are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the center.
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 Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.2% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Leavenworth County than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Leavenworth County
Renters in Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 31.2% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 34.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.7% | 34.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Leavenworth County own their homes; 30.7% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the south.
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 Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 7.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Leavenworth County than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. Only three of Kansas' 105 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1976 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1977 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1980 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Leavenworth County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast. Few Kansas counties have newer homes: only seven of 105.
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 Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $908 | $897 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,123 | $980 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,108 | $1,095 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,375 | $1,395 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$467 | +$498 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Leavenworth County costs $1,375 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $467 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Among Kansas' 105 counties, though, only one other has higher rents.
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 Leavenworth County
Bachelor's degrees in Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 33.5% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 34.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 37.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.5% | 39.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Leavenworth County (37.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of Kansas' 105 counties 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 Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 91.8% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Leavenworth County: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Kansas City area. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Leavenworth County
| Period | Leavenworth County | Kansas City area | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Leavenworth County than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Leavenworth County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth County | 2.72 | 39.5 | 9.5% | 30.7% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,375 | 37.5% | 94.3% | 4.4% |
| Platte County | 2.56 | 39.8 | 10.3% | 32.6% | 6.8% | 1990 | $1,409 | 47.3% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| Wyandotte County | 2.83 | 35.5 | 16.4% | 38.0% | 10.8% | 1964 | $1,241 | 21.3% | 81.3% | 5.8% |
| Jefferson County | 2.46 | 44.0 | 5.5% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 1979 | $946 | 24.5% | 94.2% | 2.5% |
| Clay County | 2.59 | 38.7 | 11.2% | 30.5% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,396 | 37.5% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| Ray County | 2.57 | 42.3 | 10.8% | 22.7% | 8.8% | 1973 | $867 | 16.3% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Pottawatomie County | 2.77 | 37.3 | 5.4% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 1984 | $1,157 | 39.3% | 96.6% | 2.4% |
| Riley County | 2.32 | 30.7 | 9.1% | 53.9% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,125 | 46.9% | 96.7% | 4.6% |
| Saline County | 2.69 | 35.7 | 10.6% | 30.2% | 18.0% | 1969 | $818 | 24.5% | 86.4% | 3.2% |
| Clay County | 2.24 | 42.6 | 12.8% | 22.0% | 10.8% | 1962 | $1,011 | 25.9% | 93.4% | 1.2% |
| Howard County | 2.62 | 39.0 | 9.2% | 21.3% | 18.1% | 1974 | $816 | 27.9% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
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 Leavenworth County. 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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