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Bertrand

Missouri · 821 residents · 0.824 sq mi
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Bertrand has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
821
+11%since 2000
from 740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
996 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+1%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6667448228999771990201020202024Bertrand
2024732
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,929
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,023 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,452
+7%since 2000
from $15,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(784)
Black1.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score9.8%(80)
Diversity Score
10
+23%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bertrand, Missouri?

Bertrand, Missouri has about 821 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bertrand, Missouri?

The typical household in Bertrand, Missouri earns about $28,929 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 $55,200, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Bertrand, Missouri?

About 7.0% 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 24.4% 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 129 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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