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Gentry

Missouri · 72 residents · 0.23 sq mi
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Gentry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,542. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $32,300. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−29%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
313 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+42%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
425874901061990201020202024Gentry
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,542
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,242
+56%since 2000
from $8,501 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.260
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance46.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical46.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction24.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,300
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$596
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−60.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−58.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+73%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(71)
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: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% 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
21.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
36.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gentry, Missouri?

Gentry, Missouri has about 72 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gentry, Missouri?

The typical household in Gentry, Missouri earns about $28,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gentry, Missouri expensive?

In Gentry, Missouri, the median home is worth about $32,300, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

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 30.3% 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 13 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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