Leavenworth, KS Demographics

A map of Leavenworth's Population by Race

Leavenworth, Kansas has an estimated population of 37,195, a less than 1% change from the 37,351 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.7% White, 11.5% Black, 9.1% Hispanic, 6.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leavenworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leavenworth has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Leavenworth, that probability was 51.6% in 2020 and 48.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leavenworth is ranked the 12th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Leavenworth was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leavenworth's White Population

25,928 residents of Leavenworth, or 69.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leavenworth is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Leavenworth ranks 687th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Leavenworth's population has increased from 67.3% to 69.7%.

Leavenworth is less White than neighboring Lansing (70.1% White), Weston (88% White), Farley (90.9% White), Tracy (85.4% White), and Platte City (85.8% White).

Leavenworth's Black Population

4,291 residents of Leavenworth, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leavenworth is higher than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Leavenworth ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Black residents' share of Leavenworth's population has decreased from 13.4% to 11.5%.

Leavenworth is more Black than neighboring Lansing (9.6% Black), Weston (0.4% Black), Farley (0% Black), Tracy (2.6% Black), and Platte City (2.9% Black).

Leavenworth's Asian Population

784 residents of Leavenworth, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leavenworth is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Leavenworth ranks 59th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.1%. Asian residents' share of Leavenworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Leavenworth is more Asian than neighboring Lansing (1.4% Asian), Weston (0.6% Asian), and Platte City (1.7% Asian). Leavenworth is less Asian than neighboring Farley (5.2% Asian), and Tracy (2.9% Asian).

Leavenworth's Hispanic Population

3,384 residents of Leavenworth, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leavenworth is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Leavenworth ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Leavenworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.1%.

Leavenworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Lansing (7.1% Hispanic), Weston (3.4% Hispanic), Farley (2.6% Hispanic), Tracy (3.2% Hispanic), and Platte City (4.6% Hispanic).

Leavenworth's Native American/Other Population

225 residents of Leavenworth, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leavenworth is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Leavenworth ranks 166th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leavenworth's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.6%.

Leavenworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farley (0% Native American/Other). Leavenworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (2.3% Native American/Other), Weston (0.7% Native American/Other), and Platte City (1.6% Native American/Other).

Leavenworth's Multiracial Population

2,583 residents of Leavenworth, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leavenworth is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Leavenworth ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leavenworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Leavenworth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Leavenworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Farley (1.3% Multiracial), Tracy (5.2% Multiracial), and Platte City (3.6% Multiracial). Leavenworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Lansing (9.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.