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Gerster

Missouri · 21 residents · 0.081 sq mi
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Gerster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,906. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21
−40%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+22%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4132129381990201020202024Gerster
20247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,906
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,020
+203%since 2000
from $5,289 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−74.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$9,999
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
0.4
−60%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(14)
Black4.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(12)
Diversity Score
56
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% 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

Drive alone to work
90.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−65.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gerster, Missouri?

Gerster, Missouri has about 21 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gerster, Missouri?

The typical household in Gerster, Missouri earns about $23,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gerster, Missouri expensive?

In Gerster, Missouri, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Gerster, Missouri?

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

What is the poverty rate in Gerster, Missouri?

About 0.0% of people in Gerster, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gerster, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gerster, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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