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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lenexa

Kansas · 34,037 residents · 34.072 sq mi
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Lenexa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,935. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 6,201 residents. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $103,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 72% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

34,037
−15%vs 2000
vs 40,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
999 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
32K39K46K54K61K1990201020202024Lenexa
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,935
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,990 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,202
−33%vs 2000
vs $30,212 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$103,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $156,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $763 in 2000
US average: $450
63.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
36.4% rent
2.2
−13%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(35,217)
Black3.2%(1,285)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,598)
Asian3.6%(1,445)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(10,205)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(32,238)
Black2.4%(805)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(574)
Asian1.8%(609)
Other1.1%(385)
Diversity Score16.4%(5,581)
16
−35%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lenexa, Kansas?

Lenexa, Kansas has about 34,037 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lenexa, Kansas?

The typical household in Lenexa, Kansas earns about $46,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lenexa, Kansas expensive?

In Lenexa, Kansas, the median home is worth about $103,500, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Lenexa, Kansas?

About 45.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lenexa, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lenexa, Kansas?

About 4.3% of people in Lenexa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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