Demographics & People — Lee's Summit, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 102,583 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~106,200 |
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| Median Age | 38.8 |
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| Total Households | 39,531 |
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| Family Households | 28,257 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3151 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80,771 |
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| Black or African American | 10,470 |
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| Asian | 2,001 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,418 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 24,084 |
| German | 22,350 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 21,887 |
| English | 16,673 |
| Irish | 13,525 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,984 |
| European | 4,912 |
| American | 4,838 |
| Italian | 3,603 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,596 |
Language
| English Only | 91,210 |
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| Spanish | 2,272 |
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| Population 5+ | 96,790 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 5,556 |
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| Population 18+ | 75,220 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lee's Summit, Missouri.
