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Brewer

Missouri · 361 residents · 2.339 sq mi
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Brewer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,962. Population has declined 12% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 39.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
361
−12%since 2019
from 409 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
154 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 175 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−10%since 2019
from 42.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
235301367433499201020202024Brewer
2024413
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,962
−74%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,012 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,652
−37%since 2019
from $28,043 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.1%
+36.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.9% in 2019
17.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(409)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(23)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2019
from 95.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−30%since 2019
from 18.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 67.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
39.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewer, Missouri?

Brewer, Missouri has about 361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brewer, Missouri?

The typical household in Brewer, Missouri earns about $24,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Brewer, Missouri?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brewer, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewer, Missouri?

About 39.1% of people in Brewer, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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