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Bertrand

Missouri · 698 residents (2025 est.) · 0.824 sq mi
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Bertrand has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,300. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
732
−1%since 2000
from 740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
888 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+17%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:698 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6667448228999771990201020202024Bertrand
2024732
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,688
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,023 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,356
+91%since 2000
from $15,346 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−18%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(709)
Black2.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(579)
Black2.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.6%(92)
Diversity Score44.3%(324)
Diversity Score
44
+458%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
12.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 39.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 31.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+20.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% 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 Bertrand, Missouri?

Bertrand, Missouri has about 732 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bertrand, Missouri?

The typical household in Bertrand, Missouri earns about $54,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bertrand, Missouri expensive?

In Bertrand, Missouri, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Bertrand, Missouri?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bertrand, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bertrand, Missouri?

About 20.1% of people in Bertrand, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bertrand, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bertrand, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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