Leavenworth Population 2026

Leavenworth has a population of 35,980, making it the #1265 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kansas. It is about 245× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Leavenworth (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
35,980
Rank in United States
#1265
Coordinates
39.31°N, 94.92°W
~256 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,542 km
958 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kansas

CityPopulationRank in United States
Wichita396,119#49
Overland Park186,515#139
Kansas City152,933#179
Olathe134,305#208
Topeka125,963#233
Lawrence93,917#356
Shawnee65,046#608
Manhattan56,308#745

Cities near Leavenworth

FAQ

What is the population of Leavenworth?
Leavenworth has a population of 35,980 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1265 biggest city in United States.
What state is Leavenworth in?
Leavenworth is located in Kansas, United States.
Is Leavenworth the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,542 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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