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Gentry County

Missouri · 6,738 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 $35,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,500. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
6,738
−2%since 2000
from 6,861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+5%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Gentry County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,556
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,021
+20%since 2000
from $15,879 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,723)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(44)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(158)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(6,604)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(36)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0.9%(61)
Diversity Score4.9%(333)
Diversity Score
5
+114%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gentry County, Missouri?

Gentry County, Missouri has about 6,738 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gentry County, Missouri earns about $35,556 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 $79,500, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Gentry County, Missouri?

About 12.0% 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 14.9% of people in Gentry County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gentry County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gentry County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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