Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa: The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lenexa is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lenexa Civic Center and the Lenexa Historical Society.
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 156 years ago in 1868.
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 |
| Altitude : | 1,033 feet / 315 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:24:42 (21st May 2025) |
| Density : | 629 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lenexa is located at 38°57'13"N 94°44'1"W (38.9536200, -94.7335700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lenexa
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 |
People born in Lenexa (11)
People born in Lenexa, including football player Drake Dunsmore, professional wrestler Baron Corbin, historian Warren Ault, .
List
- Bob Fornelli he was born in 09/08/1966
- Grace VanderWaal (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 15/01/2004
- Alex Hoehn (American cyclist) he was born in 22/12/1997
- Sydney Miramontez (association football player) she was born in 11/10/1994
- Byron Case he was born in 23/11/1978
- Dinah Sykes (American politician) she was born in 10/04/1977
- Eileen Horn (Kansas politician) she was born in 01/06/1980
- A. J. Epenesa (American football defensive end) he was born in 15/09/1998
Schools in Lenexa
College & universities near Lenexa, KS
| 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 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lenexa, KS
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
