Census ACS · #588 μSA
Fort Leonard Wood Metro Area
The Fort Leonard Wood, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has 53,850 residents. The median household income is $66,435 and the median home value is $189,700.
53,850
Population
98
People / sq mi
$66,435
Median Income
$189,700
Median Home Value
The Fort Leonard Wood CBSA covers 547 sq mi of land at 98.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
Economy & Income
$66,435
Median Household Income
$29,250
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$189,700
Median Home Value
$1,072
Median Rent
59.4%
Homeownership
Education
94.1%
High School+
27.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
7.8%
Work From Home
19.4 min
Avg Commute
58.5%
Foreign Born
Fort Leonard Wood spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fort Leonard Wood, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 53,850 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #588 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Fort Leonard Wood metro area is $66,435, with a per capita income of $29,250.
The Fort Leonard Wood, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the Fort Leonard Wood, Mo CBSA (22780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.