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.

Leadington, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

901

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.3%796

Two or More

9%81

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%11

Asian

0.9%8

Other

0.3%3

Black

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%31

High School Diploma

33%190

Some College (<1 yr)

13.9%80

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%74

Associate's Degree

6.4%37

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%76

Master's Degree

5.9%34

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

19.1%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,600

Median Renti

$790

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

30.3%115

Renter-Occupied

69.7%264

Total Units

456

Homeownership

30.3%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.6%26

$50K–$100K

14.8%17

$100K–$150K

7.8%9

$150K–$200K

22.6%26

$200K–$300K

29.6%34

$300K–$500K

2.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

33.3%152

2000–2009

21.3%97

1990–1999

15.6%71

1980–1989

10.3%47

1970–1979

3.1%14

1960–1969

3.3%15

1950–1959

4.4%20

1940–1949

0.9%4

1939 or earlier

7.9%36

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85.2%323

Utility Gas

12.4%47

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%6

No Fuel

0.8%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,938

Mean Household Incomei

$53,641

Per Capita Incomei

$22,999

Poverty Ratei

21.8%

Unemploymenti

15.2%

Labor Forcei

414

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.5%36

$10K–$15K

11.1%42

$15K–$20K

3.2%12

$20K–$25K

7.4%28

$25K–$30K

5.5%21

$30K–$35K

3.4%13

$35K–$40K

14.2%54

$40K–$45K

4.7%18

$45K–$50K

4.7%18

$50K–$60K

2.4%9

$60K–$75K

8.4%32

$75K–$100K

13.5%51

$100K–$125K

1.8%7

$125K–$150K

2.4%9

$150K–$200K

6.9%26

$200K+

0.8%3

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$363/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers40 homes64% occupied$363/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,938/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

65%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

35%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

64% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% 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

80.9%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.4%Insured

24.6%Uninsured