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Leadington

Missouri · 422 residents · 0.912 sq mi
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Leadington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,452. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 216 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $29,300. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
422
+105%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
463 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
−7%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
993586178751K1990201020202024Leadington
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,452
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,343
+15%since 2000
from $13,336 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,300
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−56%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(397)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(9)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score9.3%(39)
Diversity Score
9
−46%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leadington, Missouri?

Leadington, Missouri has about 422 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leadington, Missouri?

The typical household in Leadington, Missouri earns about $22,452 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 $29,300, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Leadington, Missouri?

About 3.3% 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 29.6% 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 237 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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