Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lee's Summit, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

103,656

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.1%79,967

Black

9.6%9,971

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%6,369

Two or More

4.2%4,390

Asian

1.9%1,933

Other

0.5%492

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%406

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%128

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%1,244

High School Diploma

16.9%11,804

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%5,135

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%9,681

Associate's Degree

8.8%6,145

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%20,799

Master's Degree

14.5%10,139

Professional Degree

2.8%1,992

Doctorate

1.7%1,218

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

48.8%

Graduate+

19.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$340,900

Median Renti

$1,422

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.4%29,751

Renter-Occupied

26.6%10,775

Total Units

42,240

Homeownership

73.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%561

$50K–$100K

0.9%262

$100K–$150K

2.3%688

$150K–$200K

8.2%2,435

$200K–$300K

26.4%7,866

$300K–$500K

42.1%12,537

$500K–$1M

17.1%5,101

$1M+

1%301

Rent Distribution

Under $500

370

$500–$750

217

$750–$1,000

1,019

$1,000–$1,250

2,136

$1,250–$1,500

2,118

$1,500–$2,000

2,752

$2,000+

1,790

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%1,289

2010–2019

13.1%5,516

2000–2009

20.2%8,521

1990–1999

22.5%9,503

1980–1989

16.3%6,881

1970–1979

12.3%5,209

1960–1969

5.8%2,457

1950–1959

3.1%1,313

1940–1949

0.6%240

1939 or earlier

3.1%1,311

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.1%29,239

Electricity

25.4%10,308

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%775

Other

0.2%62

Wood

0.1%58

No Fuel

0.1%51

Solar

0%17

Coal

0%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,531

Mean Household Incomei

$124,817

Per Capita Incomei

$48,894

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

55,773

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%974

$10K–$15K

1.5%602

$15K–$20K

2.6%1,047

$20K–$25K

2%816

$25K–$30K

1.6%655

$30K–$35K

2.8%1,151

$35K–$40K

3.4%1,382

$40K–$45K

2.3%935

$45K–$50K

3.2%1,313

$50K–$60K

6.3%2,542

$60K–$75K

7.6%3,061

$75K–$100K

12.7%5,147

$100K–$125K

10.8%4,363

$125K–$150K

10.2%4,130

$150K–$200K

15.2%6,164

$200K+

15.4%6,244

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

750

Residentsi

1,424

Avg. Tenant Renti

$428/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

77 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing116 homes97% occupied$509/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers307 homes80% occupied$446/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8327 homes88% occupied$382/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $102,531/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

79.1%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

17.9%

Low income$51K–$82K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $82K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

82.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.5% of subsidized households are minority

19.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,4924.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

635

India

269

Philippines

234

China

171

Canada

121

United Kingdom

115

Germany

115

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

52,764

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

53,310

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,278(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured