Leavenworth County, KS

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2021 Population

81,601

0.125% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.1

0.528% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.58%

10.3% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$80,853

5.96% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$207,500

6.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

35,226

1.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Leavenworth County, KS had a population of 81.6k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $80,853. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Leavenworth County, KS grew from 81,499 to 81,601, a 0.125% increase and its median household income grew from $76,307 to $80,853, a 5.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Leavenworth County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.25%), White (Hispanic) (3.18%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.57%).

None of the households in Leavenworth County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Leavenworth County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Leavenworth County, KS are University of Saint Mary (390 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Leavenworth County, KS was $207,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.3%.

Most people in Leavenworth County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Leavenworth County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Leavenworth County, KS borders Atchison County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Jefferson County, KS, Johnson County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, and Platte County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Leavenworth County, KS is home to a population of 81.6k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.78% of Leavenworth County, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.27k people).

In 2021, there were 10.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.7k people) in Leavenworth County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.93k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.28k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Leavenworth County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Leavenworth County, KS was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Leavenworth County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Leavenworth County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
63.7k ± 308
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.93k ± 445
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.28k ± 618

7.29%

Hispanic Population

5.95k people

7.29% of the people in Leavenworth County, KS are hispanic (5.95k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Leavenworth County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
81,246 ± 6,900 people
India
14,367 ± 2,936 people
Vietnam
10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

Foreign-Born Population

2.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.27k people

2.82%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.3k people

As of 2021, 2.78% of Leavenworth County, KS residents (2.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Leavenworth County, KS was 2.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Leavenworth County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,901 ± 553
Vietnam
1,725 ± 238
Gulf War (1990s)
1,504 ± 298

Leavenworth County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Leavenworth County, KS employs 35.2k people. The largest industries in Leavenworth County, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,385 people), Public Administration (4,456 people), and Retail Trade (4,106 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,449), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($74,091), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,411).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.2k

2021 Value

± 1,547

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 6.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Leavenworth County, KS grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 34.8k employees to 35.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Leavenworth County, KS, are Management Occupations (3,842 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,644 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,384 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Leavenworth County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.2k

2021 Value

± 1,547

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 6.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Leavenworth County, KS grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 34.8k employees to 35.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Leavenworth County, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,385 people), Public Administration (4,456 people), and Retail Trade (4,106 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Leavenworth County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Leavenworth County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,458

Median earning men ± $3,308

$36,194

Median earning women ± $2,005

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,648), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,750), and Public Administration ($68,190).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,944), Public Administration ($51,661), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,329).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

469
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
334
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
299
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$325k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$172k
Manufacturing
$130k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Leavenworth County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 59.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.72%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.72%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Leavenworth County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Leavenworth County, KS awarded 390 degrees. The student population of Leavenworth County, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 581 male students and 699 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Leavenworth County, KS are White (208 and 54.5%), followed by Unknown (59 and 15.4%), Hispanic or Latino (57 and 14.9%), and Black or African American (30 and 7.85%).

The largest universities in Leavenworth County, KS by number of degrees awarded are University of Saint Mary (390 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Leavenworth County, KS are General Business Administration & Management (89 and 22.8%), Registered Nursing (56 and 14.4%), and Physical Therapy (41 and 10.5%).

The median tuition cost in Leavenworth County, KS for private four year colleges is $30,580.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Leavenworth County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,280 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,280 students enrolled in Leavenworth County, KS, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 708 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
26 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Leavenworth County, KS was Registered Nursing with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Leavenworth County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Saint Mary

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

390 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Saint Mary with 390 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 161 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Leavenworth County, KS, which is 0.703 times less than the 229 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 208 degrees mean that there were 3.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 59 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,580) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Leavenworth County, KS was $207,500 in 2021, which is 0.847 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $195,000 to $207,500, a 6.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Leavenworth County, KS is 66.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Leavenworth County, KS have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Leavenworth County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Leavenworth County, KS is $80,853. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Leavenworth County, KS was Census Tract 716 with a value of $117,321, followed by Census Tract 710 and Census Tract 712.02, with respective values of $110,649 and $103,667.

In 2022, 11.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Leavenworth County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.648%.

Housing

Property

$207,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,115

$19,008

Median Property Taxes

±$1,010

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Leavenworth County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Leavenworth County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.3%

Homeownership

2021

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.3% of the housing units in Leavenworth County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Leavenworth County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 716
Census Tract 710
Census Tract 712.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Leavenworth County, KS was Census Tract 716 with a value of $117,321, followed by Census Tract 710 and Census Tract 712.02, with respective values of $110,649 and $103,667.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Leavenworth County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,853

Median Household Income

± $3,546

28.7k

Number of Households

± 1,306

In 2021, the median household income of the 28.7k households in Leavenworth County, KS grew to $80,853 from the previous year's value of $76,307.

The following chart displays the households in Leavenworth County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Leavenworth County, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Worked At Home (8.34%)
Carpooled (7.8%)

In 2021, 80.7% of workers in Leavenworth County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.34%) and those who carpooled to work (7.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Leavenworth County, KS have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.836% of the workforce in Leavenworth County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Leavenworth County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Leavenworth County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Leavenworth County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Leavenworth County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.648%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Leavenworth County, KS (6.53k out of 76.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Leavenworth County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.9% of the children was living in poverty in Leavenworth County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 417 in Leavenworth County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 60.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Leavenworth County, KS has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 8.31% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 19.4% on non-group plans, and 10.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Leavenworth County, KS see 2271 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.27% increase from the previous year (2199 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2164 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,271 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Leavenworth County, KS

Primary care physicians in Leavenworth County, KS see an average of 2,271 patients per year. This represents a 3.27% increase from the previous year (2,199 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Leavenworth County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.95%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

8.31%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

19.4%

Non-Group

10.7%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Leavenworth County, KS grew by 7.44% from 5.54% to 5.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Leavenworth County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.3 in Leavenworth County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Leavenworth County, KS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.5% in Leavenworth County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Leavenworth County, KS.

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