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Lecompton

Kansas · 588 residents · 1.756 sq mi
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Lecompton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,458. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
588
−3%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+22%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5126147168189201990201020202024Lecompton
2024736
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,458
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,900
+55%since 2000
from $15,433 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(563)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(505)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other17.4%(102)
Diversity Score42.1%(248)
Diversity Score
42
+430%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lecompton, Kansas?

Lecompton, Kansas has about 588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lecompton, Kansas?

The typical household in Lecompton, Kansas earns about $61,458 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Lecompton, Kansas?

About 17.2% 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 18.8% 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 59 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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