Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Leawood, KS vs Lawrence, KS

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lawrence is 0% more densely populated than Leawood.
- People are 45.0% less likely to be married in Lawrence.
- The Median Age is 19.7 years younger in Lawrence.
 Leawood, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,745329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.638.4
 space3
 Population - 201031,938  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock80,098285,036,114
 Population - 199019,693  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now76.1%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock2,775.593.4
 Land Area15.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Leawood, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock14.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Leawood, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 White87.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian5.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.9%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Leawood, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Married Population71.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.0%50.2%
 Never Married19.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.4%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households13,143  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock19,23880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,596  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children3.3%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Leawood    5 Reviews
carl · Leawood, KS
A beautiful bubble
Over 6 years ago

We've lived here for 25 years. There aren't many places like it in the US. Many wonderful neighborhoods. Friendly people. Reasonable cost of living. Great weather (  More

   |    Reply
courtney · Leawood, KS
climate in leawood
Over 9 years ago

I like how there is a variety of  More

   |    Reply
Sue · Overland Park, KS
Living in Leawood, KS
Over 14 years ago

I'm sorry to differ with you, but I have lived in Leawood for almost 7 years and have been miserable nearly every day. It's either 100 degrees or 10 below...not much in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Leawood

See all reviews
Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews
Serena · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence is a great town
Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

   |    Reply
John · Paicines, CA
Nowhere Better in KS
Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

   |    Reply
Charles · Swedesboro, NJ
Lawrence Sucks!
Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lawrence

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Moses Lake, WashingtonWells, MaineCompare
 Gaithersburg, MarylandBrentwood, CaliforniaCompare
 Astoria, OregonTyler, TexasCompare
 Eagle River, WisconsinIola, WisconsinCompare
 Tewksbury, New JerseyChincoteague, VirginiaCompare
 Pigeon Forge, TennesseeCharleston, West VirginiaCompare
 Pleasanton, CaliforniaPhoenix, ArizonaCompare
 West Des Moines, IowaBon Air, VirginiaCompare
 Portland, MaineAnnapolis, MarylandCompare
 Kennebunkport, MaineMountain Lakes, New JerseyCompare

Learn More About Leawood, Kansas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Lawrence, Kansas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.