Leadington, MO Demographics

A map of Leadington's Population by Race

Leadington, Missouri has an estimated population of 901, a large increase from the 764 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 9.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leadington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leadington has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Leadington, that probability was 19.1% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leadington is ranked the 393rd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Leadington was ranked the 408th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leadington's White Population

796 residents of Leadington, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leadington is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Leadington ranks 551st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leadington's White population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. White residents' share of Leadington's population has decreased from 89.7% to 88.3%.

Leadington is more White than neighboring Bonne Terre (76.5% White). Leadington is less White than neighboring Park Hills (88.6% White), Desloge (95.4% White), Farmington (88.4% White), and Doe Run (99.2% White).

Leadington's Black Population

2 residents of Leadington, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leadington is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Leadington ranks 427th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leadington's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Black residents' share of Leadington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Leadington is more Black than neighboring Doe Run (0% Black). Leadington is less Black than neighboring Park Hills (0.5% Black), Desloge (0.4% Black), Farmington (5.2% Black), and Bonne Terre (11.1% Black).

Leadington's Asian Population

8 residents of Leadington, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leadington is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Leadington ranks 426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leadington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Asian residents' share of Leadington's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Leadington is more Asian than neighboring Park Hills (0.2% Asian), Desloge (0% Asian), Farmington (0.5% Asian), and Doe Run (0% Asian). Leadington is less Asian than neighboring Bonne Terre (1.6% Asian).

Leadington's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Leadington, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leadington is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Leadington ranks 704th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leadington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Leadington's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

Leadington is more Hispanic than neighboring Doe Run (0% Hispanic). Leadington is less Hispanic than neighboring Park Hills (2.8% Hispanic), Desloge (2.9% Hispanic), Farmington (1.7% Hispanic), and Bonne Terre (2.5% Hispanic).

Leadington's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Leadington, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leadington is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Leadington ranks 687th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leadington's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Leadington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Leadington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Desloge (0% Native American/Other), Doe Run (0% Native American/Other), and Bonne Terre (0.1% Native American/Other). Leadington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farmington (1.1% Native American/Other).

Leadington's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Leadington, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leadington is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Leadington ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leadington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Leadington's population has increased from 6.9% to 9.0%.

Leadington is more Multiracial than neighboring Park Hills (7.7% Multiracial), Desloge (1.3% Multiracial), Farmington (3.1% Multiracial), Doe Run (0.8% Multiracial), and Bonne Terre (8.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.