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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gentry County

Missouri · 6,861 residents · 491.422 sq mi
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Gentry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,861
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,848 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.2
+1%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Gentry County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,594 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,879
+67%since 1990
from $9,535 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.0%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,100
+79%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$294
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+45%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(6,810)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(11)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score1.8%(122)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,723)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(44)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score2.3%(158)
Diversity Score
2
+30%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−27%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Gentry County to nearby counties

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Income$47,847+66%
Home value$96,600+79%
Population1,914−70%
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Home value$169,200+213%
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GENTRY COUNTY VS
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Home value$109,500+102%
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Home value$215,400+298%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gentry County, Missouri?

Gentry County, Missouri has about 6,861 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gentry County, Missouri?

The typical household in Gentry County, Missouri earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gentry County, Missouri expensive?

In Gentry County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Gentry County, Missouri?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gentry County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gentry County, Missouri?

About 12.0% of people in Gentry County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gentry County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gentry County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 64402ZIP 64489ZIP 64463ZIP 64657ZIP 64453ZIP 64438
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