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Lenexa

Kansas · 57,434 residents · 34.072 sq mi
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Lenexa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,487. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 55% 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 $278,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% 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
57,434
+43%since 2000
from 40,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,686 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 1,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K39K46K54K61K1990201020202024Lenexa
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,487
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,990 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,365
+57%since 2000
from $30,212 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(43,591)
Black6.3%(3,603)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(4,790)
Asian4.1%(2,367)
Other2.9%(1,647)
Diversity Score47.5%(27,276)
Diversity Score
47
+87%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lenexa, Kansas?

Lenexa, Kansas has about 57,434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lenexa, Kansas?

The typical household in Lenexa, Kansas earns about $90,487 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 $278,100, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Lenexa, Kansas?

About 55.2% 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 5.0% of people in Lenexa, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lenexa, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lenexa, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,397 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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