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Gower

Missouri · 1,526 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Gower has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
1,526
+9%since 2000
from 1,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,508 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,382 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gower
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,632
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,703
+22%since 2000
from $19,408 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,379)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,495)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score4%(61)
Diversity Score
4
+73%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gower, Missouri?

Gower, Missouri has about 1,526 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gower, Missouri?

The typical household in Gower, Missouri earns about $54,632 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 $124,200, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Gower, Missouri?

About 26.2% 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 8.0% 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 274 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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