Lee's Summit, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Lee's Summit, Missouri is 102,583 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $104,989, the median home value is $313,200, and the median age is 38.6.

The population has grown 16.3% since 2010 (91,526 → 106,419).

102,583

Population

1606

People / sq mi

$104,989

Median Income

$313,200

Median Home Value

Lee's Summit covers 63.9 sq mi of land at 1606 people per square mile.

About Lee's Summit, MO

Lee's Summit is a city in Missouri with a population of 102,583. It ranks #6 among cities in Missouri by population. The median age is 38.6, in line with the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Lee's Summit is $104,989, above the US median of $74,580. 3.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $313,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,382. The homeownership rate of 73.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lee's Summit reflects 48.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.7 minutes each way.

Lee's Summit city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Lee's Summit city had a population of 91,526 in 2010 and 106,419 in 2024, a 16.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 106,419 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.08%.

106,419

Population (2024)

91,526

Population (2010)

106,419

Peak (2024)

1.08%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	91,526	-	-	estimate
2011	91,920	+394	+0.43%	estimate
2012	92,376	+456	+0.50%	estimate
2013	92,968	+592	+0.64%	estimate
2014	93,727	+759	+0.82%	estimate
2015	94,871	+1,144	+1.22%	estimate
2016	96,034	+1,163	+1.23%	estimate
2017	97,169	+1,135	+1.18%	estimate
2018	98,522	+1,353	+1.39%	estimate
2019	99,357	+835	+0.85%	estimate
2020	101,572	+2,215	+2.23%	estimate
2021	102,838	+1,266	+1.25%	estimate
2022	103,293	+455	+0.44%	estimate
2023	104,263	+970	+0.94%	estimate
2024	106,419	+2,156	+2.07%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	78.7%
Black or African American	10.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$104,989

Median Household Income

$48,687

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$313,200

Median Home Value

$1,382

Median Rent

73.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.4%

High School+

48.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

73.7%

Public Transit

19.4%

Work From Home

25.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

36.5%

Foreign Born

94.2%

Non-English at Home

7.4%

Veterans

8.8%

With Disability

94.7%

Health Insurance

98.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	24.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.0%
Information	10.7%
Manufacturing	8.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	7.0%
Construction	5.9%
Retail Trade	5.3%
Public Administration	4.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.4%

Largest cities in Missouri

Kansas City (508,233)St. Louis (293,109)Springfield (169,432)Columbia (127,200)Independence (121,944)O'Fallon (92,697)St. Joseph (71,542)St. Charles (71,048)Blue Springs (59,416)St. Peters (58,200)View all Missouri cities →

Largest counties in Missouri

St. Louis County (996,618)Jackson County (717,021)St. Charles County (409,830)Greene County (301,121)St. Louis city (293,109)

Part of Missouri

Missouri demographic profile All Missouri data →

Metro areas in Missouri

St. Louis (2,809,414)Kansas City (2,202,006)Springfield (481,671)Columbia (212,850)Joplin (202,258)Jefferson City (150,147)St. Joseph (120,609)Cape Girardeau (97,813)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lee's Summit, Missouri has a population of 102,583 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest city in Missouri.

The median household income in Lee's Summit, Missouri is $104,989, with 3.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lee's Summit, Missouri is $313,200, with median monthly rent at $1,382 and a homeownership rate of 73.6%.

The median age in Lee's Summit, Missouri is 38.6 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The population has grown 16.3% since 2010 (91,526 → 106,419).