Leavenworth County, KS

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2020 Population
81,499
0.934% 1-year growth
US Senator
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
US Senator
Roger Marshall
Republican Party
2020 Median Age
37.9
0.265% 1-year increase
2018 Poverty Rate
8.95%
1.02% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$76,307
4.51% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$195,000
6.62% 1-year growth
2020 Employed Population
34,763
2.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Leavenworth County, KS had a population of 81.5k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $76,307. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Leavenworth County, KS grew from 80,745 to 81,499, a 0.934% increase and its median household income grew from $73,013 to $76,307, a 4.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Leavenworth County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.03%), White (Hispanic) (3.01%), and Other (Hispanic) (2%).

None of the households in Leavenworth County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Leavenworth County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Leavenworth County, KS are University of Saint Mary (355 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Leavenworth County, KS was $195,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%.

Most people in Leavenworth County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Leavenworth County, KS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Leavenworth County, KS is home to a population of 81.5k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.82% of Leavenworth County, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.26k people).

In 2020, there were 9.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64k people) in Leavenworth County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.7%
2020 Citizenship
98.8%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Leavenworth County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Leavenworth County, KS was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Leavenworth County, KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    64k ± 196
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.58k ± 421
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    3.29k ± 490
7.12%
Hispanic Population
5.81k people

In 2020, there were 9.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64k people) in Leavenworth County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.29k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.12% of the people in Leavenworth County, KS are hispanic (5.81k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Leavenworth County, KS as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    82,530 ± 6,952 people
  2. India
    13,550 ± 2,851 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,869 ± 2,555 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 82,530 Kansas residents, followed by India with 13,550 and Vietnam with 10,869.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.82%
2018 Foreign-Born Population
2.26k people
3.05%
2017 Foreign-Born Population
2.42k people

As of 2018, 2.82% of Leavenworth County, KS residents (2.26k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Leavenworth County, KS was 3.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,721 ± 506
  2. Vietnam
    2,021 ± 245
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,573 ± 294

Leavenworth County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Leavenworth County, KS employs 34.8k people. The largest industries in Leavenworth County, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,415 people), Public Administration (4,325 people), and Retail Trade (4,064 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,851), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,416), and Wholesale Trade ($62,278).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,975. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

34.8k
2020 Value
± 1,476
−2.48%
1 Year decline
± 5.95%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Leavenworth County, KS declined at a rate of −2.48%, from 35.6k employees to 34.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Leavenworth County, KS, are Management Occupations (3,546 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,354 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,306 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Leavenworth County, KS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

34.8k
2020 Value
± 1,476
−2.48%
1 Year decline
± 5.95%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Leavenworth County, KS declined at a rate of −2.48%, from 35.6k employees to 34.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Leavenworth County, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,415 people), Public Administration (4,325 people), and Retail Trade (4,064 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Leavenworth County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Leavenworth County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,935
Median earning men ± $2,628
$33,904
Median earning women ± $1,844

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($77,560), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,554), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,941), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,634), and Public Administration ($47,667).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 469
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 334
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 299
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $325k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $172k
    Manufacturing
  3. $130k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $20.2B
  2. $16.7B
  3. $13.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $20.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($16.7B) and Live animals/fish ($13.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$229B
2020 Value in Kansas
$406B
Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
76.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $229B. This is expected to increase 76.8% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $20.1B
  2. $14.7B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $20.1B, followed by Nebraska with $14.7B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Leavenworth County, KS went to Donald J. Trump with 59.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.72%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran
Senator from Kansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Roger Marshall
Senator from Kansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2020, universities in Leavenworth County, KS awarded 355 degrees. The student population of Leavenworth County, KS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 547 male students and 682 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Leavenworth County, KS are White (197 and 56%), followed by Unknown (67 and 19%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 9.66%), and Black or African American (29 and 8.24%).

The largest universities in Leavenworth County, KS by number of degrees awarded are University of Saint Mary (355 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Leavenworth County, KS are General Business Administration & Management (118 and 33.2%), Registered Nursing (53 and 14.9%), and Physical Therapy (38 and 10.7%).

The median tuition cost in Leavenworth County, KS for private four year colleges is $29,750.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2020 in Leavenworth County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,229 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 1,229 students enrolled in Leavenworth County, KS, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 623 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 20 degree-majors awarded
  2. 17 degree-majors awarded
  3. 42 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Leavenworth County, KS was General Psychology with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Leavenworth County, KS according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
355 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Saint Mary with 355 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 123 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Leavenworth County, KS, which is 0.53 times less than the 232 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 197 degrees mean that there were 2.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 67 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,550) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2020, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.659% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (593k), Some college (554k), and Bachelors Degree (440k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Leavenworth County, KS was $195,000 in 2020, which is 0.849 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $182,900 to $195,000, a 6.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Leavenworth County, KS is 67.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Leavenworth County, KS have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Leavenworth County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Leavenworth County, KS is $76,307. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Leavenworth County, KS was Census Tract 716 with a value of $108,317, followed by Census Tract 710 and Census Tract 712.02, with respective values of $104,286 and $99,210.

In 2021, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Leavenworth County, KS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.94%.

Property

$195,000
Median Property Value 2020
±$7,042
$18,563
Median Property Taxes
±$888

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Leavenworth County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

67.1%
Homeownership
2020
65.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 67.1% of the housing units in Leavenworth County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 716
  2. Census Tract 710
  3. Census Tract 712.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Leavenworth County, KS was Census Tract 716 with a value of $108,317, followed by Census Tract 710 and Census Tract 712.02, with respective values of $104,286 and $99,210.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Leavenworth County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$76,307
Median Household Income
± $2,986
27.6k
Number of Households
± 1,196

In 2020, the median household income of the 27.6k households in Leavenworth County, KS grew to $76,307 from the previous year's value of $73,013.

The following chart displays the households in Leavenworth County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Leavenworth County, KS is from Kansas.
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.458
2019 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2020, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (80.9%)
  2. Carpooled (8.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.42%)

In 2020, 80.9% of workers in Leavenworth County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.1%) and those who worked at home (7.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Leavenworth County, KS have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.03% of the workforce in Leavenworth County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Leavenworth County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Leavenworth County, KS have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Leavenworth County, KS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.94%.

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Poverty & Diversity

8.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Leavenworth County, KS (6.64k out of 74.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Leavenworth County, KS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2021, 8.9% of the children was living in poverty in Leavenworth County, KS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 5%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 417 in Leavenworth County, KS. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 60.1 per 100,000 population.

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94.5% of the population of Leavenworth County, KS has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 8.18% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 10.6% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Leavenworth County, KS see 2199 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year (2253 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2096 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 478 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,199 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Leavenworth County, KS

Primary care physicians in Leavenworth County, KS see an average of 2,199 patients per year. This represents a 2.4% decrease from the previous year (2,253 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Leavenworth County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Community Mobility

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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

5.54%
Uninsured
46.2%
Employer Coverage
8.18%
Medicaid
10.3%
Medicare
19.2%
Non-Group
10.6%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Leavenworth County, KS grew by 16.6% from 4.75% to 5.54%.

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Health Outcomes

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In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.3 in Leavenworth County, KS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.4% in Leavenworth County, KS.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.84% in Leavenworth County, KS.

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