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.

Leadwood, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,354

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.9%1,312

Two or More

2.2%30

Asian

0.6%8

Other

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%24

High School Diploma

35.2%284

Some College (<1 yr)

11%89

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%101

Associate's Degree

5.8%47

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%93

Master's Degree

1.7%14

HS or Higher

80.9%

BA or Higher

13.3%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$63,200

Median Renti

$896

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.8%388

Renter-Occupied

24.2%124

Total Units

643

Homeownership

75.8%

Vacancy Rate

20.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

38.4%149

$50K–$100K

49.5%192

$100K–$150K

8.2%32

$150K–$200K

1.5%6

$200K–$300K

1.3%5

$300K–$500K

1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

2.8%18

1980–1989

3.3%21

1970–1979

11.5%74

1960–1969

4.4%28

1950–1959

12.8%82

1940–1949

12.4%80

1939 or earlier

52.9%340

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.8%260

Utility Gas

44.3%227

Wood

3.3%17

No Fuel

1.6%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,783

Mean Household Incomei

$55,688

Per Capita Incomei

$19,465

Poverty Ratei

35.2%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

482

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.7%70

$10K–$15K

9%46

$15K–$20K

1.6%8

$20K–$25K

9%46

$25K–$30K

6.8%35

$30K–$35K

1.6%8

$35K–$40K

4.3%22

$40K–$45K

4.5%23

$45K–$50K

4.3%22

$50K–$60K

4.5%23

$60K–$75K

13.9%71

$75K–$100K

8%41

$100K–$125K

7%36

$125K–$150K

11.9%61

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

457

Avg. Commutei

33 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

469

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

40(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured