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Fort Leonard Wood

Missouri · 15,432 residents · 23.031 sq mi
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Fort Leonard Wood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,432
+13%since 2000
from 13,666 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
670 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.5
−4%since 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Fort Leonard Wood
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,772
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,891 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,659
+94%since 2000
from $11,652 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−10%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(8,204)
Black21.3%(2,907)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,562)
Asian2.3%(320)
Other0%
Diversity Score67%(9,160)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(7,365)
Black14.7%(2,270)
Hispanic / Latino26%(4,011)
Asian2.4%(365)
Other9.2%(1,421)
Diversity Score84.2%(13,001)
Diversity Score
84
+26%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
−2%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
35.3%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 92.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
Female
35.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 82.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 12.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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