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Brentwood

Missouri · 8,233 residents · 1.953 sq mi
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Brentwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,233
+7%since 2000
from 7,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,216 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Brentwood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,486
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,129
+86%since 2000
from $30,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,245
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(7,039)
Black1.8%(135)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(133)
Asian3.5%(267)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(1,293)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(6,674)
Black4.1%(339)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(300)
Asian6%(498)
Other8.3%(681)
Diversity Score46.2%(3,804)
Diversity Score
46
+175%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+89%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brentwood, Missouri?

Brentwood, Missouri has about 8,233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brentwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Brentwood, Missouri earns about $80,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brentwood, Missouri expensive?

In Brentwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $237,800, and the typical rent is about $1,245 a month.

How educated are people in Brentwood, Missouri?

About 72.1% of adults age 25 and over in Brentwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brentwood, Missouri?

About 3.5% of people in Brentwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brentwood, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Brentwood, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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