Lee's Summit is a city located in Jackson County Missouri. Lee's Summit has a 2024 population of 105,038. Lee's Summit is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 3.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 101,621 in 2020.
The average household income in Lee's Summit is $124,333 with a poverty rate of 5.3%. The median age in Lee's Summit is 38.6 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lee's Summit was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82,332 | 80.93% |
| Black or African American | 9,103 | 8.95% |
| Two or more races | 6,138 | 6.03% |
| Asian | 2,147 | 2.11% |
| Other race | 1,741 | 1.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 133 | 0.13% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 38,919 | 2.6 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 22,356 | 3.15 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 11,006 | 1.23 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Female | 3,979 | 3.16 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 1,578 | 2.97 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,136 | 1.66% |
| Associates Degree | 6,056 | 8.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,257 | 29.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,144 | 19.18% |
| High School Graduate | 12,829 | 18.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 647 | 0.94% |
| Some College | 14,462 | 21.1% |
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 | 56,434 | 55,243 | 28,411 |
| Black | 5,417 | 5,292 | 2,127 |
| 2+ Races | 2,945 | 2,897 | 1,279 |
| Hispanic | 2,783 | 2,449 | 950 |
| Asian | 1,591 | 1,491 | 1,019 |
| Other Race | 930 | 654 | 170 |
| Islander | 134 | 134 | 18 |
| Native American | 56 | 56 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,687 | $89,126 | $61,120 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,892 | $105,920 | $72,994 |
| High School Graduate | $45,816 | $47,256 | $40,403 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,878 | $50,038 | $45,688 |
| Overall | $62,518 | $76,993 | $53,505 |
| Some College | $52,012 | $66,479 | $43,800 |
$62,518
Average Earnings
$76,993
Average Male
$53,505
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.84% of Lee's Summit residents speak only English, while 6.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79,740 | 3,428 | 4.3% |
| Black | 8,969 | 1,372 | 15.3% |
| Multiple | 6,132 | 368 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4,925 | 222 | 4.51% |
| Other | 1,741 | 74 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 2,147 | 11 | 0.51% |
| Native | 123 | 7 | 5.69% |
5.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.08%
Male Poverty Rate
5.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee's Summit is Black, with 15.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee's Summit is Asian, with 0.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.36% |
| High School | 10.45% |
| Some College | 4.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.38% |
| Female Employed | 2.69% |
| Male Employed | 2.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,705 | $145,089 |
| Households | $103,447 | $124,333 |
| Married Families | $136,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,896 | $65,339 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
5,556
Number of Veterans
5,297
Male Veterans
259
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,736 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,350 |
| First Gulf War | 1,304 |
| Korea | 304 |
| World War II | 103 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,432 |
| 75+ | 1,312 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,278 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,125 |
| 18 to 34 | 409 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,908 | 7.83% |
| Black | 383 | 6.46% |
| 2+ Races | 230 | 6.66% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 4.22% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.17% |
| Other Race | 9 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 6 | 6.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
58.73%
Born in Lee's Summit
95.71%
Native Born
4.29%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
95.71% of Lee's Summit residents were born in the United States, with 58.73% having been born in Missouri. 1.01% 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 | 109,309 | 854 | 0.79% |
| 2028 | 108,455 | 854 | 0.79% |
| 2027 | 107,601 | 855 | 0.8% |
| 2026 | 106,746 | 854 | 0.81% |
| 2025 | 105,892 | 854 | 0.81% |
| 2024 | 105,038 | 854 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 104,184 | 775 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 103,409 | 526 | 0.51% |
| 2021 | 102,883 | 1,262 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 101,621 | 2,067 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 99,554 | 890 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 98,664 | 1,401 | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 97,263 | 1,178 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 96,085 | 1,158 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 94,927 | 1,154 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 93,773 | 770 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 93,003 | 605 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 92,398 | 464 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 91,934 | 405 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 91,529 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 70,700 | 24,282 | 52.31% |
| 1990 | 46,418 | 17,677 | 61.5% |
| 1980 | 28,741 | 12,511 | 77.09% |
| 1970 | 16,230 | 7,963 | 96.32% |
| 1960 | 8,267 | 5,713 | 223.69% |
| 1950 | 2,554 | 254 | 11.04% |
| 1940 | 2,300 | -107,009 | -97.9% |