Lenexa, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Lenexa, KS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Lenexa | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,224 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1634.6 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.14% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 23,870 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Lenexa grew by 14.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 56,224 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Lenexa is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.7% of residents. That is 2.9 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,822 21.0% -1.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 13,340 23.7% +2.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,237 20.0% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 8,565 15.2% -1.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.3% of the people living in Lenexa and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 49.7% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Lenexa has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Lenexa | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,208 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.44% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lenexa is about 42% higher than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Lenexa | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $329,760 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,452 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.3% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Lenexa is about 18.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,452 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lenexa spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 153 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lenexa | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.4 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.8 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 153 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,758 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,211 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,168 | 662 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lenexa is 18 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lenexa has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Lenexa | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.9% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Lenexa has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Lenexa | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.6% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.1% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Lenexa, KS Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lenexa, KS compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | 56,224 | $105,208 #3/3 | $329,760 #2/3 | 18.4 min #1/3 |
| Shawnee, KS | 69,410 | $106,979 | $282,783 | 21.3 min |
| Olathe, KS | 134,319 | $111,037 | $368,591 | 18.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lenexa, Kansas.
What is the population of Lenexa, Kansas?
About 56,224 people live in Lenexa, Kansas, in 23,870 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 38.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Lenexa, Kansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Lenexa, Kansas has 1,635 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 19 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Lenexa, Kansas?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($329,760 against $105,208), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,452 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Lenexa, Kansas?
Unemployment in Lenexa, Kansas is only 2.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Lenexa, Kansas?
53.9% of adults in Lenexa, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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