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Bernie, Missouri
Bernie, city, in Stoddard County, Missouri. Bernie had 1,828 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,859 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,725 (±236). GEOID 2904960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,828
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,859 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,725 ±236
Median household income
$48,438
±$7,907 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$98,100
±$15,155 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$768
±$92 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Bernie and what county is it in?
Bernie is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,421 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bernie lies entirely within Liberty Township (Stoddard County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bernie, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,828 people lived in Bernie on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,859 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,725 (±236).
| Measure | Bernie | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,725 ±236 | 28,470 | no clear change |
| Households | 662 ±114 | 11,585 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.26 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 692 ±117 | 13,400 | −229 |
Bernie's population since 2000
From 1,777 in 2000 to 1,828 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bernie as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bernie?
The median resident of Bernie is 46.7 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 23.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%.
| Measure | Bernie | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 ±3.7 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% ±4.1 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.9% ±5.5 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Male | 46.8% ±3.9 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% ±3.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.6% ±5.1 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±2.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5% ±2.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3% ±4.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 24.3% ±5.7 pts | 20.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3% ±4.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.5% ±6.1 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1% ±4.9 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±2.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.8% ±6.8 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bernie earn?
Half of Bernie's 662 households earn less than $48,438 a year (±$7,907), against $57,957 in Stoddard County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $44,075 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bernie | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,438 ±$7,907 | $57,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $55,934 ±$6,630 | $72,528 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,658 ±$2,359 | $30,101 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.1% ±8.4 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.4% ±15.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9% ±7.1 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% ±5.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±6.9 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bernie?
Owners occupy 73.4% of Bernie's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $98,100 by its owner (±$15,155). The median renter pays $768 a month including utilities, and 28.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bernie | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $98,100 ±$15,155 | $143,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $768 ±$92 | $760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.4% ±16.4 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $907 ±$82 | $1,110 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4% ±8.3 pts | 71.8% | +12.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.6% ±8.3 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Housing units | 692 ±117 | 13,400 | −229 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8% ±4.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±6.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.5% ±5.4 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6% ±4.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2% ±6.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bernie building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Bernie in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bernie work and get to work?
84.8% of Bernie's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes.
| Measure | Bernie | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.2% ±6.5 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.8% ±6.3 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4% ±6.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±2.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±2.8 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bernie?
No census tract lies mostly in Bernie; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4707Stoddard County | 2,377 | $59,896 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bernie) · Census block assignment files
How does Bernie compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bernie is the 7,995th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 255th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Bernie ranks 321st of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 255th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 296th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 123rd | 420 |
| Median household income | 321st | 416 |
| Per capita income | 364th | 420 |
| Median home value | 363rd | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 262nd | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 73rd | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 297th | 404 |
| Median age | 42nd | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 140th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 257th | 420 |
Bernie's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Bernie with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bernie?
19 of the 57 figures for Bernie on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bernie are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bernie.