Moving to Leavenworth, Kansas

About Leavenworth, Kansas
Leavenworth

Leavenworth () is the county seat and largest city of Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 37,351. It is located on the west bank of the Missouri River. The site of Fort Leavenworth, built in 1827, the city became known in American history for its role as a key supply base in the settlement of the American West. During the American Civil War, many volunteers joined the Union Army from Leavenworth. The city has been notable as the location of several prisons, particularly the United States Disciplinary Barracks and United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth.

Gender
Gender Leavenworth Kansas Country
Female 45.6% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 54.4% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Leavenworth Kansas Country
Less than $10,000 5.4% 5.3% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4% 4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 9.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 18.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.2% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.3% 15.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 5.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.1% 5.7% 8.3%
Education


Education Leavenworth Kansas Country
< 9th Grade 0% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 26% 27.0%
Other College 22% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 14% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Leavenworth Kansas Country
White 70.6% 75.3% 60.1%
African American 12.5% 5.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 2.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 5.4% 3.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.2% 12.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity