Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    53,894
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    27.8
    1.09% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.7%
    0.924% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $64,466
    2.96% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $189,800
    0.0527% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    18,820
    1.95% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Fort Leonard Wood, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.9% of the residents in Fort Leonard Wood, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Fort Leonard Wood, MO are Central College of Cosmetology (22 degrees awarded in 2024) and Waynesville Career Center (13 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Fort Leonard Wood, MO was $189,800, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

    Most people in Fort Leonard Wood, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Leonard Wood, MO was 2 cars per household.

    Fort Leonard Wood, MO borders Lebanon, MO and Rolla, MO.

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    Population & Diversity

    Fort Leonard Wood, MO is home to a population of 53.9k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.82% of Fort Leonard Wood, MO residents were born outside of the country (2.6k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.9k people) in Fort Leonard Wood, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.43k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.01k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.9% of Fort Leonard Wood, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Leonard Wood, MO was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Leonard Wood, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      36.9k ± 241
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      5.43k ± 439
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      3.01k ± 487
    11.5%
    Hispanic Population
    6.2k people

    In 2024, there were 6.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.9k people) in Fort Leonard Wood, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.43k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.01k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.5% of the people in Fort Leonard Wood, MO are hispanic (6.2k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fort Leonard Wood, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Missouri.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.82%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.6k people
    4.89%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.63k people

    As of 2024, 4.82% of Fort Leonard Wood, MO residents (2.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Leonard Wood, MO was 4.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,087 ± 497
    2. Vietnam
      1,174 ± 218
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,097 ± 297

    Fort Leonard Wood, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.6% of the population of Fort Leonard Wood, MO has health coverage, with 25.1% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 6.38% on Medicare, 26.7% on non-group plans, and 19.3% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,421 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,421 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.36%
    Uninsured
    25.1%
    Employer Coverage
    14.2%
    Medicaid
    6.38%
    Medicare
    26.7%
    Non-Group
    19.3%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Leonard Wood, MO declined by 19.5% from 10.4% to 8.36%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fort Leonard Wood, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Fort Leonard Wood, MO employs 18.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fort Leonard Wood, MO were Public Administration (3,003 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,409 people), and Retail Trade (2,327 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($54,875), Public Administration ($53,971), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,673).

    Employment

    Occupations

    18.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,398
    −1.95%
    1 Year decline
    ± 10.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Leonard Wood, MO declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 19.2k employees to 18.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,048 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,765 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,505 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    18.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,398
    −1.95%
    1 Year decline
    ± 10.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fort Leonard Wood, MO declined at a rate of −1.95%, from 19.2k employees to 18.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, are Public Administration (3,003 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,409 people), and Retail Trade (2,327 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Leonard Wood, MO, though some of these residents may live in Fort Leonard Wood, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $38,708
    Median earning men ± $4,856
    $34,991
    Median earning women ± $2,296

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,250), Information ($52,798), and Construction ($46,785).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,625), Public Administration ($45,938), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,383).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 63
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 57
      Retail Trade
    3. 36
      Retail Trade

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    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $99.4k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $64k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. $53.7k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Fort Leonard Wood, MO awarded 35 degrees. The student population of Fort Leonard Wood, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 85 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Fort Leonard Wood, MO are White (27 and 77.1%), Asian (4 and 11.4%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 5.71%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 2.86%).

    The largest universities in Fort Leonard Wood, MO by number of degrees awarded are Central College of Cosmetology (22 and 62.9%) and Waynesville Career Center (13 and 37.1%).

    The most popular majors in Fort Leonard Wood, MO are General Cosmetology (16 and 45.7%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (10 and 28.6%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (8 and 22.9%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 88 students enrolled in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 3.41% men and 96.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 65 records, of which 96.9% were women and 3.08% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Cosmetology
      16 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Fort Leonard Wood, MO was General Cosmetology with 16 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Fort Leonard Wood, MO according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Central College of Cosmetology
      22 degrees awarded
    2. Waynesville Career Center
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central College of Cosmetology with 22 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, which is 0 times less than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 27 degrees mean that there were 6.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 4 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Fort Leonard Wood, MO was $189,800 in 2024, which is 0.57 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $189,700 to $189,800, a 0.0527% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Leonard Wood, MO is 61.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Fort Leonard Wood, MO have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Leonard Wood, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $189,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$13,331
    $10,306
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$836

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fort Leonard Wood, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fort Leonard Wood, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    61.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.2% of the housing units in Fort Leonard Wood, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fort Leonard Wood, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $64,466
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,463
    16.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,105

    In 2024, the median household income of the 16.9k households in Fort Leonard Wood, MO declined from $64,466 from the previous year's value of $66,435.

    The following chart displays the households in Fort Leonard Wood, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Fort Leonard Wood, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (61.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.7%)
    3. Walked (12.7%)

    In 2024, 61.8% of workers in Fort Leonard Wood, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.7%) and those who walked to work (12.7%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Fort Leonard Wood, MO have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Fort Leonard Wood, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Fort Leonard Wood, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Leonard Wood, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Leonard Wood, MO (5.5k out of 43.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Leonard Wood, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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