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Gentry

Missouri · 59 residents (2025 est.) · 0.23 sq mi
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Gentry has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,000. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58
−43%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
21.8
−15%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
425874901061990201020202024Gentry
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,000
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,826
+310%since 2000
from $8,501 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+77.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.199
−24%since 2010
from 0.260 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade55.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
95.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
4.5% rent
Vacancy rate
52.2%
+44.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−71.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
97.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% 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
9.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.9%
+32.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
89.7%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
10.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−61.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gentry, Missouri?

Gentry, Missouri has about 58 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gentry, Missouri?

The typical household in Gentry, Missouri earns about $80,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Gentry, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gentry, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gentry, Missouri?

About 18.5% of people in Gentry, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gentry, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gentry, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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