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Berger

Missouri · 271 residents (2025 est.) · 0.314 sq mi
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Berger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,938. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
169
−18%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
538 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+6%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:271 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1451782122452781990201020202024Berger
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,938
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,346
+54%since 2000
from $18,460 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
−17%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−70.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(201)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(143)
Black1.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(20)
Diversity Score33.7%(57)
Diversity Score
34
+1277%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+31.7 ptssince 2017
from 59.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berger, Missouri?

Berger, Missouri has about 169 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berger, Missouri?

The typical household in Berger, Missouri earns about $55,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berger, Missouri expensive?

In Berger, Missouri, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Berger, Missouri?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Berger, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berger, Missouri?

About 19.1% of people in Berger, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berger, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Berger, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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