Gentry County, Missouri

MO · FIPS 29075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,245 #2,792 / 3,222
13th
Median Household Income $55,848 -25.7% #2,414 / 3,222
25th
Median Age 40.2 years +3.3% #2,063 / 3,222
36th
Median Home Value $134,000 -52.5% #2,472 / 3,222
23th
Median Gross Rent $636 -45.3% #2,981 / 3,222
7th
Poverty Rate 17.9% +41.7% #2,425 / 3,222
25th

Demographics

Gentry County has a population of 6,245, making it the #2,792 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Gentry County is $55,848, ranking #2,414 out of 3,222 counties — 25.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$55,848 −25.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,414 of 3,222
25th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,303 −31.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,673 of 3,222
17th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.9% +41.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,425 of 3,222
25th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −59.2% vs nat'l
Rank #325 of 3,222
90th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6% −35.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,715 of 3,222
47th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.5 min −7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,831 of 3,222
43th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Gentry County is $134,000 (-52.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $636/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.

Median Home Value
$134,000 −52.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,472 of 3,222
23th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$636 −45.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,981 of 3,222
7th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.4% +15.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,634 of 3,222
49th percentile
74.4% Homeownership

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Health

86.1% of residents in Gentry County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.1% below the national rate.

86.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.1% −6.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,787 of 3,222
14th percentile

About Gentry County, Missouri

Gentry County, Missouri has a total population of 6,245, making it the 2,792nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gentry County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Gentry County is $55,848, which ranks #2,414 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Gentry County is $134,000, 52.5% below the national median. Renters in Gentry County pay a median gross rent of $636 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Gentry County, 21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.

Gentry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).

All data for Gentry County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.