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Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa, city, in Johnson County, Kansas. Lenexa had 60,506 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 57,434 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 58,384 (±58). GEOID 2039350.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
60,506
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 57,434 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,384 ±58
Median household income
$103,239
±$6,376 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$394,900
±$9,512 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$1,454
±$35 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Lenexa and what county is it in?
Lenexa is a city in Johnson County, Kansas. It covers 34.1 square miles of land, 1,686 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lenexa is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lenexa, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 60,506 people lived in Lenexa on July 1, 2025, up 5.4% since 2020, faster than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 57,434 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 58,384 (±58).
| Measure | Lenexa | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,384 ±58 | 620,631 | +4,373 |
| Households | 24,776 ±838 | 249,531 | +3,093 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.08 | 2.46 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 25,751 ±804 | 259,655 | +2,655 |
Lenexa's population since 2000
From 40,238 in 2000 to 60,506 in 2025: up 50.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lenexa as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lenexa?
The median resident of Lenexa is 37.2 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.5%. 8.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lenexa | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 ±1.3 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.4% ±1.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±1.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.1 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% ±1.8 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.3% ±2.5 pts | 76.1% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±1.3 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±0.8 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2% ±1.3 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.0% ±1.6 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±0.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±1.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±0.7 pts | 4.9% | −3.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±0.7 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.8% ±2.7 pts | 57.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.9% ±2.0 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±1.6 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lenexa earn?
Half of Lenexa's 24,776 households earn less than $103,239 a year (±$6,376), against $109,208 in Johnson County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $107,196 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lenexa | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,239 ±$6,376 | $109,208 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $137,755 ±$7,610 | $146,136 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,657 ±$3,456 | $60,137 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.4% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0% ±2.9 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±0.7 pts | 97.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±0.9 pts | 95.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lenexa?
Owners occupy 56.8% of Lenexa's occupied homes and renters 43.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $394,900 by its owner (±$9,512). The median renter pays $1,454 a month including utilities, and 30.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lenexa | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $394,900 ±$9,512 | $391,200 | +$73,812 |
| Median gross rent | $1,454 ±$35 | $1,434 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.0% ±3.4 pts | 32.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,325 ±$92 | $2,254 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.8% ±2.5 pts | 68.5% | −4.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.2% ±2.5 pts | 31.5% | – |
| Housing units | 25,751 ±804 | 259,655 | +2,655 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±1.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.3% ±2.3 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.2% ±1.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lenexa building?
Builders took permits for 230 new housing units in Lenexa in 2025 (230 in single-family houses), 3.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Kansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lenexa work and get to work?
68.2% of Lenexa's workers drive alone and 22.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Lenexa | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.3% ±1.5 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.2% ±2.3 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±1.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.9% ±1.9 pts | 22.4% | +15.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min ±0.7 | 20.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lenexa?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Lenexa, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,127 (Tract 524.23) to $194,659 (Tract 526.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 526.09Johnson County | 6,611 | $165,809 |
| Tract 526.08Johnson County | 6,485 | $194,659 |
| Tract 524.10Johnson County | 5,549 | $94,726 |
| Tract 524.21Johnson County | 4,715 | $98,417 |
| Tract 524.16Johnson County | 3,882 | $78,568 |
| Tract 524.14Johnson County | 3,746 | $126,136 |
| Tract 524.17Johnson County | 3,607 | $75,258 |
| Tract 524.15Johnson County | 3,362 | $88,581 |
| Tract 524.19Johnson County | 5,079 | $87,083 |
| Tract 524.22Johnson County | 4,834 | $101,767 |
| Tract 525.07Johnson County | 2,988 | $100,602 |
| Tract 524.23Johnson County | 2,931 | $52,127 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lenexa) · Census block assignment files
How does Lenexa compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lenexa is the 670th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 8th-most populous of 625 in Kansas.
Lenexa ranks 45th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 625 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 35th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th | 376 |
| Median household income | 45th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 21st | 375 |
| Median home value | 20th | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 20th | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 232nd | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th | 374 |
| Median age | 250th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 344th | 374 |
| Work from home | 9th | 233 |
| Travel time to work | 219th | 375 |
Lenexa's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Lenexa with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lenexa?
7 of the 57 figures for Lenexa on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lenexa are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lenexa.