Lenexa Population 2026
Lenexa has a population of 52,490, making it the #819 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kansas. It is about 168× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,490
Rank in United States
#819
Coordinates
38.95°N, 94.73°W
~314 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,529 km
950 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kansas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 396,119 | #49 |
| Overland Park | 186,515 | #139 |
| Kansas City | 152,933 | #179 |
| Olathe | 134,305 | #208 |
| Topeka | 125,963 | #233 |
| Lawrence | 93,917 | #356 |
| Shawnee | 65,046 | #608 |
| Manhattan | 56,308 | #745 |
Cities near Lenexa
- Overland Park186,515 people · ~6 km away
- Shawnee65,046 people · ~10 km away
- Leawood34,579 people · ~10 km away
- Olathe134,305 people · ~11 km away
- Kansas City152,933 people · ~20 km away
- Kansas City475,378 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lenexa?
Lenexa has a population of 52,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #819 biggest city in United States.
What state is Lenexa in?
Lenexa is located in Kansas, United States.
Is Lenexa the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,529 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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