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Gower

Missouri · 1,399 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Gower is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,399
+12%since 1990
from 1,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,382 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,237 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+5%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gower
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,125
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,408
+70%since 1990
from $11,424 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$450
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
78.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
21.6% rent
1.7
+9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,379)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(32)
2
−10%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.2%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gower, Missouri?

Gower, Missouri has about 1,399 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gower, Missouri?

The typical household in Gower, Missouri earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gower, Missouri expensive?

In Gower, Missouri, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Gower, Missouri?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gower, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gower, Missouri?

About 3.8% of people in Gower, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gower, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gower, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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