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Gerald

Missouri · 1,345 residents · 1.478 sq mi
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Gerald has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,345
+15%since 2000
from 1,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
910 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+2%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8101K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gerald
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,611
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,095 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,944
+49%since 2000
from $14,095 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade39.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,144)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,307)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score4%(53)
Diversity Score
4
+9%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gerald, Missouri?

Gerald, Missouri has about 1,345 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gerald, Missouri?

The typical household in Gerald, Missouri earns about $43,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gerald, Missouri expensive?

In Gerald, Missouri, the median home is worth about $113,100, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Gerald, Missouri?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gerald, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gerald, Missouri?

About 20.4% of people in Gerald, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gerald, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gerald, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 464 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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