Leavenworth County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Leavenworth County, Kansas has a population of 83,123, the 6th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $89,218 and the median home value is $282,900. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Leavenworth County Quick Facts
How Leavenworth County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,493 | 83,123 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $86,906 | $89,218 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $260,600 | $282,900 | +8.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Leavenworth County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth | 37,195 | $72,987 | 11.7% | $193,000 |
| Lansing | 11,246 | $102,786 | 6.3% | $270,800 |
| Basehor | 7,491 | $116,769 | 7.0% | $349,900 |
| Tonganoxie | 5,891 | $80,109 | 13.2% | $261,700 |
| Linwood | 312 | $65,994 | 5.1% | $215,800 |
| Easton | 299 | $49,375 | 19.9% | $73,300 |
Explore Kansas Rankings
Population Overview
Leavenworth County is located in Kansas with a total population of 83,123. It is the 6th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Leavenworth County is 38.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Leavenworth County is $89,218. This is 20% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $282,900. Housing costs are 30% higher than the state median of $217,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Leavenworth County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Leavenworth County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%. Notably, 15.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Leavenworth County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Leavenworth County, Kansas?
Leavenworth County has a population of 83,123, making it the 6th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Leavenworth County?
The median household income in Leavenworth County is $89,218 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.
How many cities are in Leavenworth County, Kansas?
Leavenworth County contains 6 Census-designated places.