Lenexa, Kansas

Lenexa: The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

About

Lenexa is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,190 and a population density of 540 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 56,156 inhabitants.

The city was created 157 years ago in 1868.

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Location of Lenexa on Kansas map.

Quick Facts about Lenexa

Population 56,156 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kansas (United States)
County Johnson County
Postal code 66200–66299
Phone Area Codes 913
Area 89.21 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.9536,-94.7336
Altitude 1,033 feet / 315 meters
Establishment January 01, 1869 (157 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:50:57 (22nd April 2026)
Density 629 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 14.19% (2010-2020)
Weather 76℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
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Geography

Lenexa is located at 38°57'13"N 94°44'1"W (38.9536200, -94.7335700).

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Weather

76°F
Mostly Sunny
9 to 15 mph S Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

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Official website of Lenexa

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Demographics

The population of Lenexa increased by 14.19% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 48,190 - census
2011 48,865 1.38% estimation process
2012 49,351 0.98% estimation process
2013 50,279 1.85% estimation process
2014 50,924 1.27% estimation process
2015 52,430 2.87% estimation process
2016 53,028 1.13% estimation process
2017 53,557 0.99% estimation process
2018 55,349 3.24% estimation process
2019 55,625 0.5% estimation process
2020 56,156 0.95% estimation process
Lenexa zip code is 66215. County name: Johnson, County fips: 20091
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Services and Civic Places in Lenexa

1City of Lenexa - City Hall

Rating: 4.4 (9)

17101 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219 View details

Phone: +19134777500 | Website available

2Lenexa City Human Resources

12350 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66215 View details

Phone: +19134777570 | Website available

People born in Lenexa (11)

People born in Lenexa, including football player Drake Dunsmore, professional wrestler Baron Corbin, historian Warren Ault, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Lenexa, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
461801 Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics Lenexa (KS) 66215-3803
155210 Johnson County Community College Overland Park (KS) 66210-1299
442718 National American University-Overland Park Overland Park (KS) 66212-5451
476984 Paul Mitchell the School-Overland Park Overland Park (KS) 66212
177038 Cleveland University-Kansas City Overland Park (KS) 66210

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to Lenexa, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
KCY Union Station 30 West Pershing Rd. RAIL
IDP Independence 600 South Grand Ave. RAIL
LEE Lee's Summit 217 SW Main St. RAIL
LRC Lawrence 413 East 7th Street RAIL
TOP Topeka 500 SE Holliday Place RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Lenexa.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lenexa Post Office Lenexa (KS) 66215
Brookridg Post Office Overland Park (KS) 66212
Overland Park Post Office Overland Park (KS) 66204
Blue Valley Post Office Overland Park (KS) 66213
Shawn Post Office Shawnee (KS) 66203

Other cities in Johnson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , KS. (more)

City Name Population Title
Overland Park 197,381 The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Shawnee 66,298 The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
Leawood 34,669 City in Kansas, United States
Prairie Village 21,877 City in Kansas, United States
Merriam 11,128 City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
Mission 9,873 City in Kansas, USA
Roeland Park 6,652 City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
De Soto 6,648 City in Kansas, United States of America
Aubry 4,531 Township in Johnson County, Kansas
Fairway 3,963 City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America
Mission Hills 3,533 Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
Spring Hill 3,316 City in Kansas, USA
Gardner 2,941 City in Kansas, United States
Edgerton 1,773 City in Kansas, United States
Westwood 1,642 City in Kansas
Kenneth 1,338 Township in Sheridan County, Kansas

Distance to Other Cities

Lenexa distances to largest Kansas cities