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Leslie

Missouri · 136 residents · 0.17 sq mi
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Leslie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,500. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
+56%since 2000
from 87 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
800 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
−14%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33711091481861990201020202024Leslie
202491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,615
+19%since 2000
from $13,140 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+63%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(9)
Diversity Score15.9%(22)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% 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
36.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
37.1%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
67.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−54.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leslie, Missouri?

Leslie, Missouri has about 136 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leslie, Missouri?

The typical household in Leslie, Missouri earns about $26,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leslie, Missouri expensive?

In Leslie, Missouri, the median home is worth about $77,500.

How educated are people in Leslie, Missouri?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Leslie, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leslie, Missouri?

About 32.9% of people in Leslie, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leslie, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Leslie, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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