Leavenworth, Kansas Population 2022
Leavenworth is a city located in Leavenworth County Kansas. Leavenworth has a 2020 population of 37,771. It is also the county seat of Leavenworth County. Leavenworth is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,351 in 2010.
The average household income in Leavenworth is $75,819 with a poverty rate of 12.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $967 per month, and the median house value is $136,800. The median age in Leavenworth is 35.1 years, 34.9 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Leavenworth Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leavenworthwas:
- White: 74.60%
- Black or African American: 13.38%
- Two or more races: 7.29%
- Other race: 2.20%
- Asian: 1.54%
- Native American: 0.80%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.18%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,954 | 74.60% |
| Black or African American | 4,833 | 13.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 290 | 0.80% |
| Asian | 557 | 1.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 796 | 2.20% |
| Two or More Races | 2,633 | 7.29% |
Leavenworth Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,836 | 2.54 | 49.1 |
| Married | 6,294 | 3.2 | 58 |
| Male | 772 | 3.21 | 44.4 |
| Female | 1,257 | 3.59 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 4,513 | 1.22 | 43.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 298 | 1.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,374 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 6,958 | 28.77% |
| Some College | 5,434 | 22.47% |
| Associates Degree | 2,136 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,261 | 17.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,721 | 15.39% |
Leavenworth Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Asian | 444 | 429 | 202 |
| 2+ Races | 850 | 824 | 371 |
| White | 17,826 | 16,674 | 6,164 |
| Black | 3,346 | 3,003 | 963 |
| Native American | 187 | 161 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 1,949 | 1,834 | 433 |
| Other Race | 394 | 379 | 44 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,486
Average Earnings
$43,605
Average Male
$29,808
Average Female
Leavenworth Language by Age
Leavenworth Language
93.93% of Leavenworth residents speak only English, while 6.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.12% of the population.
Leavenworth Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 200 | 104 | 52.00% |
| Black | 3,764 | 1,040 | 27.63% |
| Hispanic | 2,722 | 599 | 22.01% |
| Multiple | 2,525 | 542 | 21.47% |
| White | 24,134 | 2,040 | 8.45% |
| Other | 222 | NaN% |
12.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.00%
Male Poverty Rate
13.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Leavenworth
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leavenworth is Native, with 52.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leavenworth is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.09%.
Leavenworth Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Leavenworth Married by Age and Sex
Leavenworth Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Leavenworth Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,991 | 20.38% |
| Black | 776 | 22.92% |
| Asian | 25 | 7.33% |
| Other Race | 48 | 9.18% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 5.86% |
| Hispanic | 307 | 14.54% |
Leavenworth Veterans by Education
8.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
38.36%
Born in Leavenworth
97.20%
Native Born
2.80%
Foreign Born
1.30%
Non Citizen
1.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.20% of Leavenworth residents were born in the United States, with 38.36% having been born in Kansas. 1.30% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 7,429 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 17,873 | 10,444 | 9.18% |
| 1880 | 16,546 | -1,327 | -0.77% |
| 1890 | 19,768 | 3,222 | 1.80% |
| 1900 | 20,735 | 967 | 0.48% |
| 1910 | 19,363 | -1,372 | -0.68% |
| 1920 | 16,912 | -2,451 | -1.34% |
| 1930 | 17,466 | 554 | 0.32% |
| 1940 | 19,220 | 1,754 | 0.96% |
| 1950 | 20,579 | 1,359 | 0.69% |
| 1960 | 22,052 | 1,473 | 0.69% |
| 1970 | 25,147 | 3,095 | 1.32% |
| 1980 | 33,656 | 8,509 | 2.96% |
| 1990 | 38,495 | 4,839 | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 35,420 | -3,075 | -0.83% |
| 2010 | 35,251 | -169 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 35,461 | 210 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 35,671 | 210 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 35,881 | 210 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 36,091 | 210 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 36,301 | 210 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 36,511 | 210 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 36,721 | 210 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 36,931 | 210 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 37,141 | 210 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 37,351 | 210 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 37,561 | 210 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 37,771 | 210 | 0.56% |