Lecompton, Kansas
Lecompton: City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Lecompton is a city located in the county of Douglas in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 625 and a population density of 136 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 659 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Lecompton
| Population : | 659 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Douglas County |
| Area : | 4.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 919 feet / 280 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:23:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 66050 |
| Density : | 143 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lecompton is located at 39°2'40"N 95°23'41"W (39.0444400, -95.3947000).
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Demographics
The population of Lecompton increased by 5.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 625 | - | census |
| 2011 | 641 | 2.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 645 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 649 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 655 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 661 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 661 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 650 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 659 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 658 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 659 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,370 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,580 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,775 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,585 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 56.0% |
| White only, percent : | 91.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 434 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
Lecompton zip code is 66050.
County name: Douglas, County
fips: 20045
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $136,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,063 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $381 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $758 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,178 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,346 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,452 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 76,614 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,904 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,278 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,495 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 471 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 212 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 432 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 60 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 384 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 662.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.45 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $167,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,468 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $555 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $851 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,066 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,890 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 211,130 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,475,275 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $266,295 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,063 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,455 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 523 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 312 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 151 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 367 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 422 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 626.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.56 |
People born in Lecompton (2)
People born in Lecompton, including actress Laura Kirk, judge William G. East, .
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Schools in Lecompton
College & universities near Lecompton, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155317 | University of Kansas | Lawrence (KS) | 66045 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lecompton, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
| KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
| IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Lecompton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lecompton Post Office | Lecompton (KS) | 66050 |
Other cities in Douglas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Douglas County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eudora | 6,393 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Baldwin City | 4,700 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Kanwaka | 1,467 | Township in Douglas County, Kansas |
| Clinton | 621 | Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas |
| Lone Star | 284 | Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas |
| Pleasant Grove | 157 | Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas |
| Lawrence | 27 | City in Kansas, United States |
