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Bertrand

Missouri · 718 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 $38,482. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
718
−3%since 2000
from 740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
871 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+18%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6667448228999771990201020202024Bertrand
2024732
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,482
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,884
+30%since 2000
from $15,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(603)
Black8.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(31)
Diversity Score32.5%(233)
Diversity Score
32
+308%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bertrand, Missouri?

Bertrand, Missouri has about 718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bertrand, Missouri?

The typical household in Bertrand, Missouri earns about $38,482 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Bertrand, Missouri?

About 6.7% 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 32.4% 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 26 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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