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Gideon

Missouri · 780 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 $34,803. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 333 residents. 11% 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 $50,100. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
780
−30%since 2000
from 1,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 622 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+13%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6087709321K1K1990201020202024Gideon
2024662
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,803
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,744
+31%since 2000
from $13,556 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(727)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(24)
Diversity Score11.8%(92)
Diversity Score
12
+378%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gideon, Missouri?

Gideon, Missouri has about 780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gideon, Missouri?

The typical household in Gideon, Missouri earns about $34,803 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 $50,100, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Gideon, Missouri?

About 10.7% 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 23.5% 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 324 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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