Lenexa, KS Demographics

A map of Lenexa's Population by Race

Lenexa, Kansas had a population of 57,434 in 2020. It was 75.9% White, 6.3% Black, 4.1% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lenexa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lenexa is the 8th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lenexa's White Population

43,591 residents of Lenexa identify as White, or 75.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Lenexa roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lenexa is ranked #638 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lenexa is more White than neighboring Olathe (71.3% White), Edwardsville (71.2% White), and Merriam (72.3% White). Lenexa is less White than neighboring Shawnee (76% White), and Lake Quivira (90.1% White).

Lenexa's Black Population

3,603 residents of Lenexa identify as Black, or 6.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lenexa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lenexa is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lenexa is more Black than neighboring Shawnee (5.6% Black), Olathe (5.8% Black), and Lake Quivira (0.6% Black). Lenexa is less Black than neighboring Edwardsville (7% Black), and Merriam (6.5% Black).

Lenexa's Asian Population

2,367 residents of Lenexa identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lenexa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lenexa is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lenexa is more Asian than neighboring Shawnee (3.1% Asian), Lake Quivira (1.2% Asian), Edwardsville (1.2% Asian), and Merriam (2.6% Asian). Lenexa is less Asian than neighboring Olathe (4.5% Asian).

Lenexa's Hispanic Population

4,790 residents of Lenexa identify as Hispanic, or 8.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lenexa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lenexa is ranked #147 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lenexa is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Quivira (4.2% Hispanic). Lenexa is less Hispanic than neighboring Shawnee (9.2% Hispanic), Olathe (12.4% Hispanic), Edwardsville (13% Hispanic), and Merriam (12.2% Hispanic).

Lenexa's Native American/Other Population

400 residents of Lenexa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lenexa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lenexa is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lenexa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Quivira (0.5% Native American/Other). Lenexa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Olathe (0.8% Native American/Other), and Edwardsville (1.1% Native American/Other).

Lenexa's Multiracial Population

2,683 residents of Lenexa identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lenexa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Lenexa is ranked #343 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lenexa is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Quivira (3.4% Multiracial). Lenexa is less Multiracial than neighboring Shawnee (5.4% Multiracial), Olathe (5.2% Multiracial), Edwardsville (6.6% Multiracial), and Merriam (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.