Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Leonard Wood is home to 15,432 people in Missouri. The median age is 20.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. Owners hold 0% of the housing stock. People stay put here: 39% were in the same home a year ago. The average commute runs 9 minutes. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree.
What stands out about Fort Leonard Wood
What changed most since 1990
- Black share25.4% → 14.7% (−10.7 pts)US over the same years: +0.2 pts
- Hispanic share9.0% → 26.0% (+17.0 pts)US over the same years: +9.9 pts
- Adults with a bachelor's degree15.7% → 25.5% (+9.8 pts)US over the same years: +15.3 pts
Among the 5 cities and towns in the Fort Leonard Wood area
- 1st in household income$67,772
- 3rd in share with a bachelor's degree25.5%
- 1st in diversity score84.2
Its weight in Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood's population equals 29% of Pulaski County's. Its number of residents 65 and older equals 0.9% of the county's. Its number of people who work from home equals 77% of the county's.
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+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
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Health coverage
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Veterans
Share of the 677 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
Fort Leonard Wood, decade by decade
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Bachelor's degree+ | Diversity score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15,863 | $52,559 | $66,002 | 15.7% | 68.0 |
| 2000 | 13,666 | $61,738 | $118,408 | 26.0% | 72.3 |
| 2010 | 15,061 | $58,671 | – | 19.5% | 70.4 |
| 2020 | 15,959 | $71,023 | – | 35.0% | 80.5 |
| 2024 | 15,432 | $67,772 | – | 25.5% | 84.2 |
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
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How many people live in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri?
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri has about 15,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri?
The typical household in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri earns about $67,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri expensive?
In Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.
How educated are people in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri?
About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri?
About 7.2% of people in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.
Has Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri grown since 1990?
Yes, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 431 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024