Fort Leonard Wood, MO is a small town located in Pulaski County with a population of 16,307 as of 2019. The population density in the area is 163 people per square mile which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile.
Fort Leonard Wood has a variety of businesses that serve the local community including Walmart Supercenter, AT&T Store, and Lowe's Home Improvement Store. There are also many restaurants such as Sonic Drive-In, Burger King, and Buffalo Wild Wings. For outdoor activities year round, there are several local parks like Waynesville City Park and Big Piney River Park which offer plenty of opportunities for swimming, fishing, hiking, and more.
The town also hosts several organizations that promote community engagement such as the Fort Leonard Wood Sustainability Program and the Fort Leonard Wood Lions Club which support various charitable causes such as providing vision screenings to children in need or helping veterans find employment. Additionally there are several sporting events held in the town each year including baseball tournaments at Pulaski County Little League Park and soccer games at Waynesville Soccer Complex.
The population in Fort Leonard Wood (zip 65473) is 16,307. There are 165 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Leonard Wood (zip 65473) is 20.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Leonard Wood (zip 65473) is 3.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Leonard Wood (zip 65473)
- 32.5% are married
- 1.5% are divorced
- 67.9% are married with children
- 11.8% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Leonard Wood (zip 65473)
- 54.2% are White
- 19.0% are Black
- 2.9% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 18.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.9% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander