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Leadington

Missouri · 764 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 $31,890. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 558 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,100. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
764
+271%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
838 / sq mi
+271%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
993586178751K1990201020202024Leadington
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,890
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,508
+24%since 2000
from $13,336 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
74.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(685)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.6%(12)
Diversity Score11.9%(91)
Diversity Score
12
−31%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 24.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.3%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leadington, Missouri?

Leadington, Missouri has about 764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leadington, Missouri?

The typical household in Leadington, Missouri earns about $31,890 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 $141,100, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Leadington, Missouri?

About 19.4% 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 12.0% 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 579 residents, a change of about 313 percent over that period.

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