Leadwood is a city located in St. Francois County Missouri. Leadwood has a 2024 population of 1,164. Leadwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -0.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,175 in 2020.
The average household income in Leadwood is $60,635 with a poverty rate of 40.22%. The median age in Leadwood is 31.5 years: 33.5 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Leadwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,486 | 97.51% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 494 | 3.09 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 209 | 4.12 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 142 | 1.51 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 109 | 3.05 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Male | 34 | 3.44 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
3.15
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 11.64% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 10.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 2.91% |
| High School Graduate | 304 | 36.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 8.24% |
| Some College | 176 | 21.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 798 | 634 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,222 | $0 | $52,222 |
| High School Graduate | $32,583 | $38,125 | $23,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,950 | $38,750 | $27,411 |
| Some College | $34,250 | $36,429 | $31,136 |
$33,950
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$27,411
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.72% of Leadwood residents speak only English, while 3.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,394 | 554 | 39.74% |
| Multiple | 28 | 22 | 78.57% |
| Asian | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
40.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.24%
Male Poverty Rate
43.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Leadwood is Multiple, with 78.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Leadwood is Asian, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.61% |
| High School | 40.79% |
| Some College | 32.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.49% |
| Female Employed | 24.28% |
| Male Employed | 16.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,955 | $72,779 |
| Households | $44,167 | $60,635 |
| Married Families | $92,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,442 | $22,525 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 2.88% |
| Asian | 2 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.58%
Born in Leadwood
99.8%
Native Born
0.2%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.8% of Leadwood residents were born in the United States, with 80.58% having been born in Missouri. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,150 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 1,153 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 1,156 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 1,158 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 1,161 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 1,164 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 1,167 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,174 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 1,178 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 1,175 | 13 | 1.12% |
| 2019 | 1,162 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,162 | -10 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 1,172 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 1,178 | -6 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 1,184 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 1,183 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 1,191 | -13 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 1,204 | -12 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 1,216 | -16 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 1,232 | 0 | 0% |