Leavenworth County

Key demographics for Leavenworth County, Kansas (latest U.S. Census Bureau data: 2023 population estimates; 2019–2023 ACS 5-year for detailed composition)

• Population size: ~83,200 (2023 estimate); up from ~81,900 in 2020
• Age
  • Median age: ~36.3 years
  • Under 18: ~24%
  • 18 to 64: ~63%
  • 65 and over: ~13%
• Gender
  • Male: ~54%
  • Female: ~46%
• Racial/ethnic composition (Hispanic can be any race; shares rounded)
  • White, non-Hispanic: ~71%
  • Black or African American, non-Hispanic: ~9%
  • Hispanic or Latino (any race): ~10%
  • Two or more races, non-Hispanic: ~6%
  • Asian, non-Hispanic: ~2%
  • American Indian/Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: ~1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: ~0–1%
• Households and families
  • Households: ~29,000
  • Average household size: ~2.6–2.7
  • Family households: ~70% of households
  • Households with children under 18: ~35%
  • Housing tenure: ~68% owner-occupied, ~32% renter-occupied

Notable context: The presence of Fort Leavenworth and multiple correctional facilities increases the male share and the group-quarters population, influencing age and sex distributions.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 Population Estimates; American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year tables (DP05, S0101, S1101, DP04)

Leavenworth County, KS email usage snapshot (2025)

• Estimated users: ≈59,000 adult email users. Basis: population ≈83,000; adults ≈64,000; email adoption ≈92% among adults.
• Age distribution of users (estimated):
  • 18–29: ≈11,800 users (≈97% adoption)
  • 30–49: ≈20,300 (≈96%)
  • 50–64: ≈15,300 (≈92%)
  • 65+: ≈12,000 (≈85%)
• Gender split: ≈50/50 among users. County’s slight male skew from the military presence (Fort Leavenworth) does not materially change email adoption rates, which are near-equal by gender.
• Digital access trends:
  • ≈89% of households have a broadband subscription; ≈95% have a computer.
  • ≈10–12% of households are smartphone‑only or primarily mobile for internet access.
  • ≈8–11% have no home broadband subscription.
• Local density/connectivity facts:
  • Population density ≈175–180 people per square mile across ~463 sq. mi.
  • Integration with the Kansas City metro provides robust backhaul and provider competition; coverage is strongest along K‑7/US‑73 and urban corridors, with rural tracts showing lower fixed speeds and higher mobile reliance.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023/2022), Pew Research Center on U.S. email/internet adoption.

Leavenworth County, Kansas — mobile phone usage snapshot (2024)

Headline estimates

• Population base: ~83,000 residents; ~30,000 households; ~61,000 adults (18+)
• Mobile phone users (any cellphone): ~65,000 residents
• Smartphone users: 60,000–63,000 residents
• Mobile-only internet households (no fixed home broadband, rely on cellular data): ~4,800–5,100 households (about 16–17%)

How this differs from Kansas overall

• Higher smartphone penetration: County adults at roughly 90–92% vs statewide closer to the mid-to-upper 80s, driven by proximity to the Kansas City metro and a sizable 18–44 workforce (including military-affiliated households).
• Faster typical mobile speeds: Populated corridors in the county routinely see 100–150 Mbps median download speeds, versus statewide medians near 75–85 Mbps.
• Slightly lower mobile-only share overall, but higher among young renters: County mobile-only households ~16–17% vs Kansas ~18–19%, with county mobile-only concentration higher in the 18–34 cohort and among renters near Fort Leavenworth and along the K‑7/US‑73 corridor.
• Better 5G availability: Mid-band 5G covers most populated areas in the county; many rural Kansas counties still rely heavily on low-band 5G/LTE.

Adoption and usage profile (Leavenworth County)

• By age (smartphone adoption, adults):
  • 18–34: ~97–99%
  • 35–49: ~95–97%
  • 50–64: ~88–92%
  • 65+: ~78–82%
• Youth:
  • 13–17: ~93–96% have smartphones
  • 6–12: ~25–35% have smartphones or hand-me-down devices
• By income (smartphone adoption, adults):
  • <$25k: ~83–87%
  • $25k–$75k: ~90–94%

  • $75k: ~96–98%

• Work and lifestyle effects:
  • Military presence and KC commuting patterns push heavier daytime and peak-period mobile data use along Leavenworth–Lansing–Basehor and south toward K‑7.
  • Average monthly mobile data per smartphone user is modestly above the state average, reflecting a mix of commuters and a meaningful mobile-only segment.

Digital infrastructure and performance

• Coverage
  • 5G from all three national carriers blankets the county’s population centers (Leavenworth, Lansing, Basehor, Tonganoxie). At least one provider’s 5G covers virtually all populated areas; low-band 5G/LTE serves the rural edges.
  • Mid-band 5G:
    • T‑Mobile n41 mid-band is broadly available across the K‑7/US‑73 corridor and city centers.
    • Verizon and AT&T C‑band (n77) is active in and around the higher-density corridors and expanding outward from the KC metro.
• Typical speeds (median download)
  • Populated areas (Leavenworth/Lansing/Basehor): ~100–150 Mbps; uploads ~10–25 Mbps; strong indoor coverage via 600/700/850 MHz spectrum.
  • Transitional/rural zones (northwest and far-west portions): ~20–60 Mbps; uploads ~5–12 Mbps; occasional dead spots in low-lying terrain and river-adjacent areas.
• Reliability and capacity
  • Dense macro-site grid along K‑7/US‑73 and near Fort Leavenworth, with fiber backhaul tied into the Kansas City metro ring, supports higher capacity than typical for non-metro Kansas counties.
  • Peak load spikes coincide with commute windows and on-post activity; carriers have added mid-band spectrum and small cells/DAS in high-traffic nodes to keep congestion lower than state averages for similar population density.

Equity and gaps to watch

• The biggest adoption gap is age-related: residents 65+ remain ~10–12 points behind county-wide smartphone penetration, though still a few points ahead of the statewide 65+ rate.
• Rural edges of the county lag on mid-band 5G capacity; users there experience more frequent reversion to low-band 5G/LTE and lower upload speeds, though coverage reliability is generally solid for voice/SMS and basic data.

Bottom line

• Leavenworth County behaves more like a near-urban Kansas City suburb than a typical Kansas county: higher smartphone penetration, better 5G availability, and faster median speeds. While a meaningful mobile-only segment persists, fixed broadband alternatives are more available than in many Kansas counties, keeping the county’s mobile-only share a bit below the statewide rate. The military and commuter footprint concentrates demand along K‑7/US‑73, where carriers have already deployed mid-band 5G and fiber backhaul that outpaces state-level averages.

Social media usage in Leavenworth County, KS (best-available, county-tailored estimates)

Overall penetration (adults)

• Share of adults using at least one social platform: ~80%
• Typical multi-platform behavior: ~65% of adult users use 2+ platforms; ~35% use 3+ platforms
• Daily use: Most Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat users engage daily; YouTube is used weekly-to-daily by a large majority

Most-used platforms (estimated share of adult residents using each)

• YouTube: ~83%
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• Snapchat: ~29%
• X (Twitter): ~22%
• Reddit: ~22%
• WhatsApp: ~21%
• Nextdoor: ~19%

Age patterns (what each age band uses most)

• 18–29: YouTube (95%), Instagram (78%), Snapchat (65%), TikTok (62%), Facebook (~67%)
• 30–49: YouTube (92%), Facebook (75%), Instagram (49%), TikTok (39%), LinkedIn (~39%)
• 50–64: Facebook (69%), YouTube (83%), Instagram (29%), LinkedIn (28%), TikTok (~15%)
• 65+: Facebook (50%), YouTube (49%), Instagram (13%), TikTok (7%)

Gender breakdown

• Overall user base is roughly balanced by gender locally
• Notable skews by platform:
  • Pinterest: women much higher than men
  • Reddit: men much higher than women
  • LinkedIn: men modestly higher than women
  • Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat: broadly balanced, with a slight female tilt common on Facebook and Instagram

Behavioral trends seen locally

• Community-first Facebook usage: Heavy reliance on Facebook Groups for school updates, city/county notices, public safety, garage sales, youth sports, and event coordination. Local news and “what’s happening” threads drive strong comment and share activity.
• Short-form video discovery: Reels/Shorts/TikTok are primary discovery surfaces for restaurants, boutiques, gyms, real estate, festivals, and the county fair; creator-style, informal video outperforms polished ads.
• Military- and commuter-influenced habits: Fort Leavenworth and KC-metro commuters amplify early-morning (6–8 a.m.) and evening (7–9 p.m.) engagement windows; weekdays perform slightly better than weekends for info-oriented posts.
• Visual localism wins: Posts featuring recognizable places, people, high school sports, public safety alerts, road closures, and weather updates outperform generic content. Live video and before/after visuals (home, DIY, local improvements) perform well on Facebook and YouTube.
• Messaging for coordination: Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp see steady use for family, team, and event coordination; Instagram DMs are common for local business inquiries.
• Nextdoor is neighborhood-specific: Stronger uptake in suburban neighborhoods (Basehor, Tonganoxie, Lansing) for HOA issues, lost/found, and contractor referrals; less reach in rural tracts.

How to apply this mix locally

• Anchor on Facebook + YouTube for reach; layer Instagram for 18–44, TikTok/Snapchat for under-35, LinkedIn for professional reach into KC commuters, and Nextdoor for hyperlocal/home-services.
• Favor vertical short-form video for discovery; use Facebook Groups and Events for conversion and attendance; keep core info mirrored on YouTube for search longevity.

Method note

• County-specific social media surveys are scarce. Figures above are planning-grade estimates derived from 2024 Pew Research Center U.S. adoption rates applied to Leavenworth County’s demographics and known local usage patterns; platform choices and content styles reflect observed behavior in similar Midwest counties and the presence of Fort Leavenworth.