Leawood, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 512, Leawood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Leawood is a small community located in Missouri, within Newton County. The total population is 512. It ranks as the 513th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leawood is 52.7 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Leawood is $97,813. This is 38% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $251,900. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Leawood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Leawood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

50.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Leawood in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.2%. Notably, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Leawood, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.