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Leawood

Missouri · 682 residents · 1.233 sq mi
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Leawood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 222 residents. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $159,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
682
−25%since 2000
from 904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+11%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4735907088269431990201020202024Leawood
2024512
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,251
+3%since 2000
from $36,196 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(840)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(20)
Asian2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(106)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(637)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other14.1%(96)
Diversity Score34.5%(235)
Diversity Score
34
+193%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leawood, Missouri?

Leawood, Missouri has about 682 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leawood, Missouri?

The typical household in Leawood, Missouri earns about $70,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leawood, Missouri expensive?

In Leawood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $159,500, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Leawood, Missouri?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Leawood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leawood, Missouri?

About 5.6% of people in Leawood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leawood, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Leawood, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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