Lecompton Township, KS is a small town located in Douglas County with a population of 1,733. It is a great place to live year-round with plenty of outdoor activities, local businesses, organizations and sporting events. The town is home to the famous Territorial Capital Museum which houses artifacts from it's time as the capital of Kansas Territory in 1855. There are many local businesses such as Joe's Bar and Grill, Beckers Nursery and Garden Center, and Johnson Hardware that make up the core of the community. Outdoor activities include walking or biking on the winding trails in nearby Clinton State Park, golfing at Lecompton Golf Course or simply strolling through the picturesque downtown area. There are also several organizations such as the Lions Club and Rotary Club which provide volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Local sporting events include high school football games at Perry-Lecompton High School Stadium; basketball tournaments at Lawrence High School; baseball games at Lecompton Baseball Field; soccer matches hosted by Baldwin City Soccer Club; and races at Clinton Lake MX Park. With all these options available for entertainment and exploration it's no wonder why Lecompton Township is such a popular place to visit and call home!
The population in Lecompton township is 1,733. There are 50 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lecompton township is 45.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lecompton township is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lecompton township
- 58.8% are married
- 20.0% are divorced
- 30.5% are married with children
- 8.3% have children, but are single
Race in Lecompton township
- 87.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 1.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander