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Gentry County, Missouri
Gentry County, Missouri. Gentry County had 6,384 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 14 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 29075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,384
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,162 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,245
Median household income
$55,848
±$4,994 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$134,000
±$14,614 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$636
±$59 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Gentry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,162 residents in Gentry County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,384 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,245 over 491 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gentry County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,245 | 6,191,814 | −371 |
| Households | 2,426±83 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.09 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,923±19 | 2,825,287 | −267 |
Gentry County's population since 2000
From 6,861 in 2000 to 6,384 in 2025: down 7.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gentry County?
Gentry County holds 14 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Athens Township with 2,173 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Athens Township | 2,084 | $49,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Township | 1,696 | $53,173 |
| Albany | 1,679 | $44,926 |
| Jackson Township, Gentry County | 1,160 | $57,708 |
| Stanberry | 1,129 | $62,639 |
| King City | 799 | $51,042 |
| Miller Township | 452 | $76,532 |
| Wilson Township, Gentry CountyGEOID 2907580188 | 345 | $50,556 |
| Bogle TownshipGEOID 2907506868 | 176 | $80,893 |
| Huggins TownshipGEOID 2907533598 | 129 | not published |
| Howard Township, Gentry CountyGEOID 2907533328 | 120 | not published |
| McFallGEOID 2945020 | 119 | not published |
| DarlingtonGEOID 2918316 | 66 | $43,750 |
| GentryGEOID 2926776 | 56 | $80,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gentry County?
The median resident of Gentry County is 40.2 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gentry County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2±0.9 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.8%±0.7 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±0.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 5.2% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.4%±1.0 pts | 76.3% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±2.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6%±2.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.9%±2.9 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6%±2.2 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.6%±3.0 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2%±2.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Gentry County earn?
Half of Gentry County's 2,426 households earn less than $55,848 a year (±$4,994), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $58,815 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gentry County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,848±$4,994 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,796±$7,981 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,303±$3,163 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9%±3.4 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.6%±7.7 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.8%±2.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8%±2.9 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 Gentry County?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Gentry County's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,000 by its owner (±$14,614). The median renter pays $636 a month including utilities, and 23.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gentry County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,000±$14,614 | $230,300 | +$25,453 |
| Median gross rent | $636±$59 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.6%±7.1 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,113±$52 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4%±2.7 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,923±19 | 2,825,287 | −267 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.9%±7.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.5%±3.2 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.1%±2.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.8%±2.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 Gentry County building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units across Gentry County in 2025 (3 single-family), 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gentry County get to work?
79.4% of Gentry County's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Gentry County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7%±2.9 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±1.0 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4%±3.6 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±2.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±2.5 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min±2.2 | 23.5 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 are Gentry County's census tracts?
Gentry County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,750 (Tract 9602) to $55,858 (Tract 9601).
| Tract 960129075960100 | 2,786±172 | $55,858 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960229075960200 | 3,459±172 | $55,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gentry County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 103rd of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 98th of 115 |
| Median household income | 78th of 115 |
| Median home value | 93rd of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 100th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 115 |
| Median age | 71st of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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