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Gideon

Missouri · 1,093 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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Gideon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,800. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,093
−2%since 2000
from 1,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6087709321K1K1990201020202024Gideon
2024662
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,408
−1%since 2000
from $13,556 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,095)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,084)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(10)
Diversity Score
1
−63%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
14.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gideon, Missouri?

Gideon, Missouri has about 1,093 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gideon, Missouri?

The typical household in Gideon, Missouri earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gideon, Missouri expensive?

In Gideon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Gideon, Missouri?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gideon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gideon, Missouri?

About 25.9% of people in Gideon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gideon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gideon, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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