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Founded: 1866
Area Code: 913
ZIP code: 66086
School District: USD 464
Elevation: 853 feet Latitude: 39° 6' 35" N Longitude: 95° 5' 15" W
Tonganoxie is definitely a city on the grow. The population of approximately 4,156 people reside on a little over 3.4 square miles. The city has a $16 million budget for the year 2009.
Population
Citizens of Tonganoxie enjoy the benefits of a vibrant, growing rural setting with the opportunities of a major metropolitan city only minutes away. A harmonious mix of “old” and new” can be found in this community.
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2000 Census |
2009 Census
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2020 Projected |
Tonganoxie |
2728 |
4,156 |
5,682 |
| Leavenworth County |
68,691 |
72,419 |
76,745 |
| Kansas City Metro |
1,836,038 |
1,925,595 |
2,028,357 |
Source US Census Bureau
Workforce
The Leavenworth County laborshed is an approximate 45-mile radius around the county which includes not only the metro areas but also parts of rural Kansas. The average income in Tonganoxie is $55,833
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2000 Census
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2004 Estimate |
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2009 Projected |
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Percent Change
2004 to 2009
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Population
16 yrs+
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1,525,094 |
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6,609,943 |
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1,697,380 |
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5.40% |
| Labor Force |
1,050,496 |
68.90%
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1,109,541 |
68.90% |
1,170,255 |
68.90% |
5.50% |
| Employed |
1,001,106 |
95.30% |
1,057,608 |
95.30% |
1,115,675 |
95.30% |
5.50% |
| Unemployed |
45,130 |
4.30% |
47,311 |
4.30% |
49,579 |
4.20% |
4.80% |
Source: Kansas City Area Development Council
Housing and Commercial Growth
Median Home Value $93,700
Average Sale Price New N/A
Average Sale Price – Resale N/A
Total Housing Units (2002 est) - 1178
Percent Home Ownership - 65.4%
Median Rent - $562/month
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors
City K-12 Enrollment
2000-01
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2001-02 |
2002-03 |
2003-04 |
2005-06 2006- 07 2007-08 2008-09
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| 1,451 |
1,477 |
1,546 |
1,558 |
1,625 1,721 1,794 1,838
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Source: Kansas State Department of Education
Education
USD #464 Tonganoxie
- New middle school (2007)
- High school & middle school improvements (2006-7)
Metro Area Institutions of Higher Learning
- 21 Four Year Colleges and Universities
- 10 Two Year Colleges
Graduate and Professional Schools
Fifteen institutions within the metro area offer graduate degrees in numerous disciplines. The University of Kansas and the University of Missouri also offer professional degrees in law, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. Degrees in osteopathic medicine are offered by the as City University of Medicine and Biosciences. The KU campus is located not more than 20 minutes from Tonganoxie.
Sales Tax
State Sales Tax 5.3%
County Sales Tax 1.0%
City Sales Tax 1.0%
Special Sales Tax .75%
Total 8.05%
Transportation Network
3 interstates: I-70, I-35, I-29
4 interstate linkages: I-435, I-635, I-470, I-670
10 federal highways (including US 24/40 providing 4 lane traffic to KC)
Air
The metropolitan area is served by 13 major
Commercial airlines and their connection partners.
These carriers offer over 200 daily departures, with nonstop jet service to 43 destinations.
A commuter carrier offers service to an additional 5 communities in the Midwest region.
| Distances from Leavenworth County |
Miles |
Flight Time |
| Atlanta |
793
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1:55
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| Chicago |
501
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1:20
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| Dallas |
489
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1:35
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| Denver |
602
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1:40
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| Houston |
712
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1:57
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| Los Angeles |
1,580
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3:40
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| Minneapolis |
435
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1:27
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New York
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1,221
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2:45
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| Orlando |
1,223
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2:45
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