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Leavenworth, KS


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Leavenworth, Kansas

Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth county, is 23 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Kansas City metropolitan area. Leavenworth contains a population of approximately 35,420.

The People and Families of Leavenworth

In Leavenworth, about 50% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Leavenworth.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leavenworth had a median family income of $48,836. The typical family in Leavenworth is better off than most in Kansas. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Leavenworth favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $6,650. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Leavenworth Housing

Leavenworth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 50% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Kansas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Leavenworth, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Leavenworth -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Leavenworth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyLeavenworth Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Leavenworth Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Leavenworth Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Leavenworth College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Leavenworth Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Leavenworth, KS

Comparing Leavenworth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men710
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens31
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use310

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents82
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime31

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