City · Missouri
Gower, Missouri
Gower, city, mostly in Clinton County (98.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Buchanan County, Missouri. Gower had 1,514 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,533 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,799 (±263). GEOID 2928036.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,514
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,533 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,799 ±263
Median household income
$83,750
±$21,297 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$213,200
±$16,616 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$926
±$123 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Gower and what county is it in?
Gower is a city mostly in Clinton County (98.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Buchanan County, Missouri. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 1,515 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gower is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | 1,505 | 98.2% |
| Buchanan County | 28 | 1.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gower, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,514 people lived in Gower on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,533 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,799 (±263).
| Measure | Gower | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,799 ±263 | 21,414 | no clear change |
| Households | 625 ±107 | 8,329 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.76 ±0.36 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 669 ±113 | 9,077 | no clear change |
Gower's population since 2000
From 1,399 in 2000 to 1,514 in 2025: up 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gower 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 Gower?
The median resident of Gower is 33.0 years old; 33.0% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.3%.
| Measure | Gower | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 ±3.5 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 33.0% ±5.0 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±5.9 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±5.1 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.8% ±4.9 pts | 91.9% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±4.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±3.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±4.6 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±4.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% ±2.4 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.3% ±7.0 pts | 22.1% | +14.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±3.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1% ±4.8 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±3.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Gower earn?
Half of Gower's 625 households earn less than $83,750 a year (±$21,297), against $70,627 in Clinton County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $62,902 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gower | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,750 ±$21,297 | $70,627 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,838 ±$26,471 | $89,325 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,058 ±$9,478 | $35,789 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.9% ±5.7 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.3% ±12.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.0% ±3.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±3.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1% ±3.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
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 Gower?
Owners occupy 85.0% of Gower's occupied homes and renters 15.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $213,200 by its owner (±$16,616). The median renter pays $926 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gower | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $213,200 ±$16,616 | $226,800 | +$70,932 |
| Median gross rent | $926 ±$123 | $1,008 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7% ±18.6 pts | 26.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,415 ±$152 | $1,573 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.0% ±4.9 pts | 75.7% | +10.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.0% ±4.9 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Housing units | 669 ±113 | 9,077 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±30.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.9% ±7.0 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% ±5.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.7% ±4.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.3% ±4.8 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±3.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 Gower building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Gower 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 Gower work and get to work?
80.5% of Gower's workers drive alone and 7.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes.
| Measure | Gower | Clinton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2% ±5.5 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5% ±6.6 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±6.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.3% ±3.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min ±6.5 | 28.6 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 Gower?
No census tract lies mostly in Gower; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9604Clinton County | 4,693 | $75,625 |
| Tract 27Buchanan County | 3,519 | $79,714 |
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 Gower) · Census block assignment files
How does Gower compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gower is the 8,696th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 278th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Gower ranks 78th 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 | 278th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 277th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th | 420 |
| Median household income | 78th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 99th | 420 |
| Median home value | 112th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 166th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 270th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90th | 404 |
| Median age | 353rd | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 46th | 418 |
| Work from home | 201st | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 64th | 420 |
Gower's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Gower 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 Gower?
22 of the 57 figures for Gower 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 Gower 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 Gower.