City · Missouri
Bland, Missouri
Bland, city, mostly in Gasconade County (99.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Osage County, Missouri. Bland had 505 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 506 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 476 (±164). GEOID 2906256.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
505
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 506 · ACS 2020-2024: 476 ±164
Median household income
$34,423
±$15,454 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$92,400
±$10,222 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$679
±$247 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Bland and what county is it in?
Bland is a city mostly in Gasconade County (99.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Osage County, Missouri. It covers 0.6 square miles of land, 784 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gasconade County | 504 | 99.6% |
| Osage County | 2 | 0.4% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 505 people lived in Bland on July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 506 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 476 (±164).
| Measure | Bland | Gasconade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 476 ±164 | 14,746 | no clear change |
| Households | 214 ±60 | 6,061 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.47 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 238 ±62 | 7,574 | no clear change |
Bland's population since 2000
From 565 in 2000 to 505 in 2025: down 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bland 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 Bland?
The median resident of Bland is 39.0 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.5%.
| Measure | Bland | Gasconade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 ±16.7 | 46.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±10.8 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.4% ±10.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Male | 56.3% ±9.7 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% ±4.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.0% ±7.4 pts | 94.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±2.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±5.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±2.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1% ±3.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.7% ±7.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| With a disability | 26.7% ±8.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±5.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2% ±8.3 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 3.1% ±2.9 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.6% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.2% ±12.3 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 Bland earn?
Half of Bland's 214 households earn less than $34,423 a year (±$15,454), against $64,232 in Gasconade County and $70,702 in Missouri. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bland | Gasconade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,423 ±$15,454 | $64,232 | – |
| Mean household income | $41,693 ±$10,363 | $86,839 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,098 ±$4,632 | $35,800 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.9% ±15.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.4% ±32.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.4% ±13.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.4% ±9.4 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 63.1% ±14.7 pts | 85.2% | – |
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 Bland?
Owners occupy 52.3% of Bland's occupied homes and renters 47.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,400 by its owner (±$10,222). The median renter pays $679 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bland | Gasconade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,400 ±$10,222 | $179,900 | +$13,266 |
| Median gross rent | $679 ±$247 | $743 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4% ±24.5 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $817 ±$230 | $1,280 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.3% ±13.6 pts | 80.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.7% ±13.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Housing units | 238 ±62 | 7,574 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4% ±5.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±28.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1% ±10.9 pts | 81.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% ±5.0 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±13.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4% ±8.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.8% ±7.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6% ±12.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 Bland building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Bland 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 Bland work and get to work?
85.0% of Bland's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes.
| Measure | Bland | Gasconade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.5% ±9.7 pts | 59.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±4.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.0% ±9.3 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±6.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±18.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±18.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.2% ±2.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±3.7 | 27.2 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 Bland?
No census tract lies mostly in Bland; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9605Gasconade County | 4,321 | $64,250 |
| Tract 4904Osage County | 2,390 | $83,095 |
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 Bland) · Census block assignment files
How does Bland compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bland is the 13,154th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 468th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Bland is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 468th | 936 |
Bland's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Bland 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 Bland?
27 of the 57 figures for Bland 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 Bland 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 Bland.