Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Population 2022
Fort Leonard Wood is a city located in Pulaski County Missouri. Fort Leonard Wood has a 2020 population of 16,026. Fort Leonard Wood is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 6.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,061 in 2010.
The average household income in Fort Leonard Wood is $63,888 with a poverty rate of 6.35%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,256 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Fort Leonard Wood is 20.8 years, 20.7 years for males, and 20.9 years for females.
Fort Leonard Wood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Leonard Woodwas:
- White: 64.60%
- Black or African American: 18.91%
- Two or more races: 4.83%
- Other race: 4.74%
- Asian: 4.17%
- Native American: 1.87%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.89%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53,827 | 610 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 53,217 | 610 | 1.15% |
| 2019 | 52,607 | 610 | 1.16% |
| 2018 | 51,997 | 135 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 51,862 | -594 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 52,456 | -748 | -1.43% |
| 2015 | 53,204 | -346 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 53,550 | -527 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 54,077 | 602 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 53,475 | 178 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 53,297 | 438 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 52,859 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,353 | 64.60% |
| Black or African American | 3,030 | 18.91% |
| Two or More Races | 774 | 4.83% |
| Some Other Race | 759 | 4.74% |
| Asian | 668 | 4.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 299 | 1.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 143 | 0.89% |
Fort Leonard Wood Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,220 | 3.17 | 0.7 |
| Married | 1,261 | 4.03 | 0.7 |
| Non Family | 763 | 1.74 | 0.8 |
| Female | 108 | 3.16 | 0 |
| Male | 88 | 3.3 | 0 |
3.87
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 0.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 2.31% |
| High School Graduate | 851 | 16.64% |
| Some College | 1,724 | 33.72% |
| Associates Degree | 351 | 6.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,322 | 25.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 702 | 13.73% |
Fort Leonard Wood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,407 | 2,297 | 971 |
| Hispanic | 1,179 | 1,126 | 373 |
| Black | 1,021 | 1,021 | 410 |
| Asian | 373 | 373 | 239 |
| Other Race | 306 | 296 | 98 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 132 | 65 |
| Native American | 107 | 101 | 35 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.08%.
Fort Leonard Wood Language by Age
Fort Leonard Wood Language
76.76% of Fort Leonard Wood residents speak only English, while 23.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.71% of the population.
Fort Leonard Wood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,315 | 285 | 6.60% |
| Black | 693 | 118 | 17.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,706 | 24 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 169 | 16 | 9.47% |
| Multiple | 367 | 14 | 3.81% |
| Other | 10 | NaN% |
6.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.60%
Male Poverty Rate
5.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fort Leonard Wood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Leonard Wood is Black, with 17.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Leonard Wood is Hispanic, with 1.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.33%.
Fort Leonard Wood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Fort Leonard Wood Married by Age and Sex
Fort Leonard Wood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Fort Leonard Wood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 641 | 21.68% |
| Hispanic | 221 | 19.20% |
| Other Race | 67 | 26.07% |
| Black | 50 | 9.49% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 6.21% |
| Islander | 6 | 100.00% |
| Native American | 3 | 4.11% |
Fort Leonard Wood Veterans by Education
20.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
90.7%
Labor Force Participation
21.1%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
9.83%
Born in Fort Leonard Wood
90.73%
Native Born
9.27%
Foreign Born
6.08%
Non Citizen
3.19%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.73% of Fort Leonard Wood residents were born in the United States, with 9.83% having been born in Missouri. 6.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16,026 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 16,026 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 16,026 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 16,026 | 144 | 0.91% |
| 2018 | 15,882 | -425 | -2.61% |
| 2017 | 16,307 | -493 | -2.93% |
| 2016 | 16,800 | -776 | -4.42% |
| 2015 | 17,576 | 515 | 3.02% |
| 2014 | 17,061 | 98 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 16,963 | 580 | 3.54% |
| 2012 | 16,383 | 350 | 2.18% |
| 2011 | 16,033 | 972 | 6.45% |
| 2010 | 15,061 | 0.00% |