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Leavenworth

Washington · 2,263 residents · 1.453 sq mi
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Leavenworth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $408,500. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,263
+9%since 2000
from 2,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,557 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+3%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Leavenworth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,523
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,692 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,339
+94%since 2000
from $18,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,500
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+76%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,877)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(128)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(330)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(1,813)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(288)
Asian0.8%(19)
Other2.5%(57)
Diversity Score36.9%(836)
Diversity Score
37
+132%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leavenworth, Washington?

Leavenworth, Washington has about 2,263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leavenworth, Washington?

The typical household in Leavenworth, Washington earns about $58,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leavenworth, Washington expensive?

In Leavenworth, Washington, the median home is worth about $408,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Leavenworth, Washington?

About 50.3% of adults age 25 and over in Leavenworth, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leavenworth, Washington?

About 6.9% of people in Leavenworth, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leavenworth, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Leavenworth, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 610 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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