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Gentry

Missouri · 56 residents · 0.23 sq mi
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Gentry has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,736. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $22,900. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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
56
−45%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+96%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
425874901061990201020202024Gentry
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,736
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,424
+234%since 2000
from $8,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

Median home value
$22,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
0.3
−48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(7)
Diversity Score
13
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−21%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
88.7%
+36.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
35.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gentry, Missouri?

Gentry, Missouri has about 56 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gentry, Missouri?

The typical household in Gentry, Missouri earns about $66,736 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 $22,900.

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 7.9% 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 29 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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