Tonganoxie is a city located in Leavenworth County Kansas. Tonganoxie has a 2024 population of 6,272. Tonganoxie is currently growing at a rate of 2.79% annually and its population has increased by 12.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Tonganoxie is $75,810 with a poverty rate of 15.06%. The median age in Tonganoxie is 36 years: 34.1 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tonganoxie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,324 | 78.85% |
| Two or more races | 798 | 14.55% |
| Asian | 235 | 4.29% |
| Other race | 95 | 1.73% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,224 | 2.43 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 951 | 3.21 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 808 | 1.59 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 325 | 2.28 | 24 | 76 |
| Male | 140 | 2.45 | 19.3 | 80.7 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 0.11% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 3.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 758 | 20.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 529 | 14.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,327 | 36.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 1.64% |
| Some College | 833 | 22.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,975 | 2,911 | 968 |
| Hispanic | 304 | 304 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 265 | 265 | 48 |
| Asian | 235 | 235 | 233 |
| Other Race | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,724 | $110,703 | $57,997 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,642 | $81,060 | $51,275 |
| High School Graduate | $41,592 | $58,474 | $40,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,081 | $58,724 | $50,558 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $47,939 | $40,285 |
$51,081
Average Earnings
$58,724
Average Male
$50,558
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.19% of Tonganoxie residents speak only English, while 9.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 798 | 381 | 47.74% |
| White | 4,098 | 368 | 8.98% |
| Hispanic | 595 | 306 | 51.43% |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 100% |
15.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.44%
Male Poverty Rate
11.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tonganoxie is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tonganoxie is White, with 8.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.71% |
| Some College | 2.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 56.52% |
| Female Employed | 9.16% |
| Male Employed | 0.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,366 | $82,088 |
| Households | $71,333 | $75,810 |
| Married Families | $91,699 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,275 | $63,642 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
333
Number of Veterans
307
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 150 |
| Second Gulf War | 96 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 75+ | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 315 | 9.59% |
| Black | 18 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.45%
Born in Tonganoxie
93.98%
Native Born
6.02%
Foreign Born
5.98%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
93.98% of Tonganoxie residents were born in the United States, with 60.45% having been born in Kansas. 5.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,122 | 170 | 2.45% |
| 2028 | 6,952 | 170 | 2.51% |
| 2027 | 6,782 | 170 | 2.57% |
| 2026 | 6,612 | 170 | 2.64% |
| 2025 | 6,442 | 170 | 2.71% |
| 2024 | 6,272 | 170 | 2.79% |
| 2023 | 6,102 | 252 | 4.31% |
| 2022 | 5,850 | 121 | 2.11% |
| 2021 | 5,729 | 137 | 2.45% |
| 2020 | 5,592 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 5,597 | 41 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 5,556 | 87 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 5,469 | 126 | 2.36% |
| 2016 | 5,343 | 91 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | 5,252 | 59 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 5,193 | 30 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 5,163 | 45 | 0.88% |
| 2012 | 5,118 | 33 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 5,085 | 57 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 5,028 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,728 | -4,394 | -61.7% |