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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lecompton

Kansas · 608 residents · 1.756 sq mi
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Lecompton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,281. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

608
−6%since 1990
from 647 in 1990
1990 – 2025
346 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 368 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.2
+19%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5126147168189201990201020202024Lecompton
2024736
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,281
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,472 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,433
+58%since 1990
from $9,758 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−10.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$531
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $334 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
20.6% rent
1.7
+8%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(87)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(563)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0.7%(4)
Diversity Score7.9%(48)
8
−41%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−44%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lecompton, Kansas?

Lecompton, Kansas has about 608 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lecompton, Kansas?

The typical household in Lecompton, Kansas earns about $38,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lecompton, Kansas expensive?

In Lecompton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Lecompton, Kansas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lecompton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lecompton, Kansas?

About 4.7% of people in Lecompton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lecompton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lecompton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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