State
County
Land Area (mi²)
24.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,469.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.46%
Growth Since 2010
1.07%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Leavenworth, Kansas Population 2021
35,627
Leavenworth is a city located in Leavenworth County Kansas. It is also the county seat of Leavenworth County. With a 2020 population of 35,627, it is the 12th largest city in Kansas and the 1108th largest city in the United States . Leavenworth is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually but its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,251 in 2010. Leavenworth reached it's highest population of 38,495 in 1990. Spanning over 24 miles, Leavenworth has a population density of 1,470 people per square mile.
The average household income in Leavenworth is $75,819 with a poverty rate of 14.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $958 per month, and the median house value is $123,800. 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 Leavenworth was:
- White: 75.04%
- Black or African American: 15.15%
- Two or more races: 4.91%
- Other race: 2.52%
- Asian: 1.48%
- Native American: 0.69%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.21%
The current population of Leavenworth, Kansas is 35,627 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 36,122.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 35,251.
Leavenworth, Kansas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,064 | 75.04% |
| Black or African American | 5,463 | 15.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1,772 | 4.91% |
| Some Other Race | 908 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 532 | 1.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 249 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.21% |
Loading...
Leavenworth Population by Race
Leavenworth Population Pyramid $2021
Loading...
Leavenworth Population by Age
Leavenworth Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,388 | 2.63 | 48.4 |
| Married | 5,949 | 3.32 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 4,226 | 1.23 | 42 |
| Female | 1,458 | 3.53 | 36.1 |
| Male | 755 | 3.23 | 43.4 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
Loading...
Leavenworth Households by Type
Loading...
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 421 | 1.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,524 | 6.45% |
| High School Graduate | 6,705 | 28.39% |
| Some College | 5,680 | 24.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,930 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,866 | 16.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,494 | 14.79% |
Loading...
Leavenworth Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Leavenworth Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,174 | 15,910 | 5,643 |
| Black | 3,466 | 3,020 | 933 |
| Hispanic | 1,943 | 1,779 | 373 |
| 2+ Races | 695 | 676 | 271 |
| Other Race | 521 | 493 | 90 |
| Asian | 381 | 354 | 156 |
| Native American | 202 | 166 | 35 |
| Islander | 67 | 67 | 67 |
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%.
Leavenworth Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
$34,503
Average Earnings
$42,389
Average Male
$27,696
Average Female
Leavenworth Earnings by Educational Attainment
Leavenworth Language by Age
Loading...
Leavenworth Language
93.07% of Leavenworth residents speak only English, while 6.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.82% of the population.
Leavenworth Language
Leavenworth Poverty by Race
Loading...
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,843 | 2,704 | 11.34% |
| Black | 4,476 | 1,345 | 30.05% |
| Hispanic | 2,733 | 516 | 18.88% |
| Multiple | 1,654 | 399 | 24.12% |
| Other | 725 | 172 | 23.72% |
| Asian | 468 | 81 | 17.31% |
| Native | 141 | 50 | 35.46% |
14.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.11%
Male Poverty Rate
16.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Leavenworth
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leavenworth is Native, with 35.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leavenworth is White, with 11.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.15%.
Leavenworth Poverty
Leavenworth Poverty Rate by Education
Leavenworth Marital Status
Loading...
Marriage Rates
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Leavenworth Married by Age and Sex
Loading...
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 35-44.
Leavenworth Marital Status by Race
Loading...
Leavenworth Marital Status
Leavenworth Veterans by War
Leavenworth Veterans by Age
Loading...
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,206 | 21.85% |
| Black | 743 | 19.23% |
| Hispanic | 367 | 16.54% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 12.24% |
| Asian | 65 | 15.70% |
| Other Race | 54 | 8.12% |
Leavenworth Veterans by Race
Leavenworth Veterans by Education
Loading...
9.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
Leavenworth Veterans by Education
Loading...
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Leavenworth Employment by Age
Loading...
Leavenworth Employment by Race
Loading...
Leavenworth Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Loading...
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Loading...
97.00%
Native Born
3.00%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.00% of Leavenworth residents were born in the United States, with 40.53% having been born in Kansas. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Leavenworth Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,627 | -165 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 35,792 | -165 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 35,957 | -165 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 36,122 | -100 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 36,222 | 79 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 36,143 | 296 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 35,847 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 35,842 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 35,835 | 87 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 35,748 | 149 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 35,599 | 227 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 35,372 | -48 | -0.01% |
| 2000 | 35,420 | -3,075 | -0.83% |
| 1990 | 38,495 | 4,839 | 1.35% |
| 1980 | 33,656 | 8,509 | 2.96% |
| 1970 | 25,147 | 3,095 | 1.32% |
| 1960 | 22,052 | 1,473 | 0.69% |
| 1950 | 20,579 | 1,359 | 0.69% |
| 1940 | 19,220 | 1,754 | 0.96% |
| 1930 | 17,466 | 554 | 0.32% |
| 1920 | 16,912 | -2,451 | -1.34% |
| 1910 | 19,363 | -1,372 | -0.68% |
| 1900 | 20,735 | 967 | 0.48% |
| 1890 | 19,768 | 3,222 | 1.80% |
| 1880 | 16,546 | -1,327 | -0.77% |
| 1870 | 17,873 | 10,444 | 9.18% |
| 1860 | 7,429 | 0.00% |