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Berger

Missouri · 256 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Berger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,900. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
+24%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
−25%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1451782122452781990201020202024Berger
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,268
−1%since 2000
from $18,460 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+35%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score6.5%(17)
Diversity Score
6
+165%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berger, Missouri?

Berger, Missouri has about 256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berger, Missouri?

The typical household in Berger, Missouri earns about $37,083 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Berger, Missouri?

About 10.6% 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 28.8% 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 11 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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