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Missouri · 1,828 residents (2025 est.) · 1.308 sq mi
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Bernie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $98,100. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,725
−3%since 2000
from 1,777 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,319 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+19%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,828 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bernie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,438
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,085 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,658
+73%since 2000
from $13,096 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−17%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+22%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,703)
Black2.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,562)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3%(52)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other5%(86)
Diversity Score22.1%(381)
Diversity Score
22
+217%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
3.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+28.9 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernie, Missouri?

Bernie, Missouri has about 1,725 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bernie, Missouri?

The typical household in Bernie, Missouri earns about $48,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bernie, Missouri expensive?

In Bernie, Missouri, the median home is worth about $98,100, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Bernie, Missouri?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bernie, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bernie, Missouri?

About 24.1% of people in Bernie, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bernie, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bernie, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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