Leavenworth is a city located in Leavenworth County Kansas. Leavenworth has a 2024 population of 36,938. It is also the county seat of Leavenworth County. Leavenworth is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,322 in 2020.
The average household income in Leavenworth is $86,108 with a poverty rate of 14.61%. The median age in Leavenworth is 35.9 years: 35.7 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leavenworth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,016 | 75.33% |
| Black or African American | 4,176 | 11.23% |
| Two or more races | 3,271 | 8.79% |
| Other race | 928 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 596 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 184 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,285 | 2.49 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 6,568 | 3.27 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 5,084 | 1.22 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Female | 1,129 | 3.35 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Male | 504 | 3.37 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,478 | 6.04% |
| Associates Degree | 2,359 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,526 | 18.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,739 | 15.28% |
| High School Graduate | 6,690 | 27.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 429 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 5,252 | 21.46% |
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 | 18,363 | 17,072 | 6,391 |
| Black | 2,840 | 2,542 | 659 |
| 2+ Races | 1,722 | 1,569 | 764 |
| Hispanic | 1,594 | 1,477 | 601 |
| Asian | 428 | 398 | 244 |
| Other Race | 296 | 255 | 120 |
| Native American | 83 | 77 | 26 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,844 | $71,750 | $38,233 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,845 | $101,389 | $64,640 |
| High School Graduate | $27,699 | $31,210 | $24,895 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,406 | $15,990 | $20,200 |
| Overall | $39,417 | $47,873 | $32,935 |
| Some College | $36,551 | $40,804 | $33,975 |
$39,417
Average Earnings
$47,873
Average Male
$32,935
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.51% of Leavenworth residents speak only English, while 6.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,187 | 2,702 | 10.73% |
| Hispanic | 2,437 | 866 | 35.54% |
| Multiple | 2,998 | 860 | 28.69% |
| Black | 2,906 | 807 | 27.77% |
| Other | 899 | 289 | 32.15% |
| Asian | 518 | 28 | 5.41% |
| Native | 116 | 6 | 5.17% |
14.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.63%
Male Poverty Rate
14.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leavenworth is Hispanic, with 35.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leavenworth is Native, with 5.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.59% |
| High School | 15.11% |
| Some College | 10.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.37% |
| Male Employed | 7.75% |
| Female Employed | 7.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,229 | $106,046 |
| Households | $67,360 | $86,108 |
| Married Families | $100,100 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,282 | $50,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,311
Number of Veterans
4,550
Male Veterans
761
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,932 |
| First Gulf War | 2,086 |
| Vietnam | 1,189 |
| Korea | 94 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,617 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,325 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,006 |
| 65 to 74 | 825 |
| 75+ | 538 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,036 | 19.8% |
| Black | 708 | 21.74% |
| 2+ Races | 476 | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 19.52% |
| Asian | 60 | 18.24% |
| Other Race | 22 | 6.63% |
| Islander | 9 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
39.99%
Born in Leavenworth
97.04%
Native Born
2.96%
Foreign Born
1.33%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
97.04% of Leavenworth residents were born in the United States, with 39.99% having been born in Kansas. 1.33% 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 | 36,458 | -96 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 36,554 | -96 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 36,650 | -96 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 36,746 | -96 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 36,842 | -96 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 36,938 | -96 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 37,034 | -37 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 37,071 | -126 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 37,197 | -125 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 37,322 | 1,295 | 3.59% |
| 2019 | 36,027 | -164 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 36,191 | -94 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 36,285 | 65 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 36,220 | 306 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 35,914 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 35,901 | 23 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 35,878 | 101 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 35,777 | 161 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 35,616 | 236 | 0.67% |
| 2010 | 35,380 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 35,420 | -3,075 | -7.99% |
| 1990 | 38,495 | 4,839 | 14.38% |
| 1980 | 33,656 | 8,509 | 33.84% |
| 1970 | 25,147 | 3,095 | 14.04% |
| 1960 | 22,052 | 1,473 | 7.16% |
| 1950 | 20,579 | 1,359 | 7.07% |
| 1940 | 19,220 | 1,754 | 10.04% |
| 1930 | 17,466 | 554 | 3.28% |
| 1920 | 16,912 | -2,451 | -12.66% |
| 1910 | 19,363 | -1,372 | -6.62% |
| 1900 | 20,735 | 967 | 4.89% |
| 1890 | 19,768 | 3,222 | 19.47% |
| 1880 | 16,546 | -1,327 | -7.42% |
| 1870 | 17,873 | 10,444 | 140.58% |
| 1860 | 7,429 | -29,029 | -79.62% |