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Leawood

Kansas · 31,867 residents · 15.106 sq mi
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Leawood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,548. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $384,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 164% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,867
+15%since 2000
from 27,656 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,110 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+8%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K23K27K32K36K1990201020202024Leawood
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,548
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,496 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,822
+28%since 2000
from $49,139 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,404
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $786 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+10%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(26,039)
Black1.4%(401)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(360)
Asian2.2%(603)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(3,326)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(28,861)
Black1.9%(603)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(687)
Asian3.8%(1,203)
Other0.9%(298)
Diversity Score20.8%(6,621)
Diversity Score
21
+73%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leawood, Kansas?

Leawood, Kansas has about 31,867 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leawood, Kansas?

The typical household in Leawood, Kansas earns about $130,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leawood, Kansas expensive?

In Leawood, Kansas, the median home is worth about $384,600, and the typical rent is about $1,404 a month.

How educated are people in Leawood, Kansas?

About 73.9% of adults age 25 and over in Leawood, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leawood, Kansas?

About 2.1% of people in Leawood, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leawood, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Leawood, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,174 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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