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Population and Statistics | Sense of Place
Over the last 20 years, the City has had one of the fastest growing populations in the State of Kansas and is considered one of the top growth areas in the country. The City expects to reach an estimated 38,875 within the next 10-15 years, and has a master development plan in place to guide future development. The 1990 US Census showed a total city population of 19,693 and the 2000 U.S. Census showed a population of 27,656.
As shown in the table, the City's population has more than doubled since 1980. The City estimates that population will increase approximately .5% annually. Similarly, the County has experienced substantial growth. In a ten year time period from 1992 to 2002, Johnson County accounted for 55% of the population growth in the state of Kansas and 48% of the growth in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Year |
City Of Leawood |
Johnson |
2011 Est. |
32,806 |
561,798 |
2010 Est. |
32,643 |
552,407 |
2009 |
32,548 |
543,173 |
2008 |
31,910 |
534,093 |
2007 |
31,284 |
524,801 |
2006 |
30,670 |
515,275 |
2005 |
30,070 |
505,329 |
1980 |
13,360 |
270,269 |
Socioeconomic Profile
The City of Leawood's socioeconomic profile can be characterized by high levels of population growth, educational attainment, and home values. The City attracts many upper-middle to high-income families moving into the area for the first time or from surrounding cities. The City is home to the State's wealthiest zip code, 66211. The following is a list of comparative statistical information for the City, based on the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau.
|
City of |
Johnson County |
State of |
United |
Median Age |
41.3 |
35.2 |
35.2 |
35.3 |
Owner Occupied Housing Units |
92.8% |
72.3% |
69.2% |
66.2% |
Bachelor Degreed Adults |
68.0% |
47.7% |
25.8% |
24.4% |
Per Capita Income |
$49,139 |
$30,919 |
$20,506 |
$21,587 |
Families Below Poverty Level |
0.5% |
2.1% |
6.7% |
9.2% |
Median Home Value |
$274,900 |
$150,100 |
$83,500 |
$119,600 |
Leawood has been fortunate to consistently remain below the national and state averages for unemployment rates throughout the years. The annual averages are shown in the below graph for Kansas, Johnson County and Leawood. The current unemployment rate, as of May 2010, is 6.4% for Johnson County, Kansas.
Based on an assumed growth rate, Leawood will be completely built out in the next 15 years, with an estimated population of 38,875. Leawood will always be identified with its trademark variety of prestigious, planned residential living environments. In addition, planned commercial areas developed now will have a positive impact on the community's prospering business climate for years to come. With the 21st century ahead, Leawood is designing an exciting future city with a preserved, even enhanced, quality of life for all residents and employers.
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