Leavenworth County, Kansas
Leavenworth County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Leavenworth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 76,227 and a population density of 63 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 82,246 inhabitants. Its county seat is Leavenworth. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Leavenworth County at a glance
Leavenworth County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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Kansas counties
105
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LeavenworthPopulation 35,934
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Quick Facts about Leavenworth County
| Population | 82,246 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Area | 1213 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1993,-95.0379 |
| Named for | Henry Leavenworth |
| Altitude | 1,017 feet / 310 meters |
| Capital | Leavenworth |
| Establishment | August 30, 1855 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:59:49 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 68 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Leavenworth County is located at 39°11'58"N 95°2'16"W (39.1993200, -95.0379000). It has 4 neighbors: Atchison County, Douglas County, Jefferson County and Wyandotte County.
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The largest city of Leavenworth County is Leavenworth with a population of 35,934. Other cities include, Lansing population 11,954, Basehor population 6,656, Tonganoxie population 5,690 and Reno population 1,526. See all Leavenworth County cities & populated places.
Leavenworth County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leavenworth County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth | 35,934 | City in Kansas |
| Lansing | 11,954 | City in Leavenworth County, Kansas |
| Basehor | 6,656 | City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Tonganoxie | 5,690 | City in Leavenworth County, Kansas |
| Kickapoo | 1,937 | Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas |
| Reno | 1,526 | City in United States of America |
| Springdale | 712 | City in United States of America |
| Fairmount | 481 | Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas |
| Linwood | 433 | City in Kansas |
| Easton | 256 | City in Kansas, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation i...
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Official Website- Leavenworth
Demographics
The population of Leavenworth County increased by 7.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76,227 | - | census |
| 2011 | 77,075 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 77,644 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 78,082 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 78,554 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 79,119 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 80,244 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 81,109 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 81,497 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 81,758 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 82,246 | 0.59% | estimation process |
People born in Leavenworth County (4)
People born in Leavenworth County, including academic administrator Ernest Fox Nichols, United States aviator, founder of Experimental Aircraft Association Paul Poberezny, football and basketball coach Russell Sprong, .
More notable people
- Matilda Papenhausen (World War I veteran) she was born in 12/06/1894
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |
| Hutchinson | 40,209 | The county seat of Reno County, Kansas. |