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Bernie

Missouri · 1,859 residents · 1.308 sq mi
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Bernie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,873. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,859
+5%since 2000
from 1,777 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,421 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+3%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bernie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,873
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,085 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,074
+46%since 2000
from $13,096 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+32%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,659)
Black3.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(77)
Diversity Score24.1%(448)
Diversity Score
24
+246%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernie, Missouri?

Bernie, Missouri has about 1,859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bernie, Missouri?

The typical household in Bernie, Missouri earns about $34,873 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 $76,300, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Bernie, Missouri?

About 9.8% 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 19.6% of people in Bernie, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bernie, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bernie, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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