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Leawood

Kansas · 33,902 residents · 15.106 sq mi
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Leawood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,538. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $472,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 156% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,902
+23%since 2000
from 27,656 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,244 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+13%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K23K27K32K36K1990201020202024Leawood
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,538
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,496 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,380
+82%since 2000
from $49,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$472,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,629
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $786 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(29,013)
Black1.5%(502)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,088)
Asian5.1%(1,717)
Other1.4%(479)
Diversity Score26.7%(9,036)
Diversity Score
27
+122%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leawood, Kansas?

Leawood, Kansas has about 33,902 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leawood, Kansas?

The typical household in Leawood, Kansas earns about $156,538 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 $472,500, and the typical rent is about $1,629 a month.

How educated are people in Leawood, Kansas?

About 76.0% 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 1.4% 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 14,209 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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