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Leadington

Missouri · 785 residents (2025 est.) · 0.912 sq mi
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Leadington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,938. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 695 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $169,600. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
901
+337%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
988 / sq mi
+337%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:785 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
993586178751K1990201020202024Leadington
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,938
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,722 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,999
+72%since 2000
from $13,336 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+5%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
69.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+52%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(191)
Black4.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian1.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(796)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other9.3%(84)
Diversity Score26.3%(237)
Diversity Score
26
+53%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−11%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.6%
−52.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leadington, Missouri?

Leadington, Missouri has about 901 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leadington, Missouri?

The typical household in Leadington, Missouri earns about $37,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leadington, Missouri expensive?

In Leadington, Missouri, the median home is worth about $169,600, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Leadington, Missouri?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Leadington, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leadington, Missouri?

About 22.1% of people in Leadington, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leadington, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Leadington, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 716 residents, a change of about 387 percent over that period.

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