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Gentry County, Missouri Population 2021
Gentry County, Missouri's estimated population is 6,517 with a growth rate of -0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gentry County, Missouri is the 104th largest county inMissouri. The 2010 Population was 6,750 and has seen a growth of -3.45% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,517 | -27 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 6,544 | -27 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 6,571 | -27 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 6,598 | -36 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 6,634 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 6,624 | -30 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 6,654 | -103 | -1.52% |
| 2014 | 6,757 | 21 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 6,736 | -33 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 6,769 | -54 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 6,823 | 73 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 6,750 | -98 | -1.43% |
| 1990 | 6,848 | -1,039 | -13.17% |
| 1980 | 7,887 | -173 | -2.15% |
| 1970 | 8,060 | -733 | -8.34% |
| 1960 | 8,793 | -2,243 | -20.32% |
| 1950 | 11,036 | -2,323 | -17.39% |
| 1940 | 13,359 | -989 | -6.89% |
| 1930 | 14,348 | -1,286 | -8.23% |
| 1920 | 15,634 | -1,186 | -7.05% |
| 1910 | 16,820 | -3,734 | -18.17% |
| 1900 | 20,554 | 1,536 | 8.08% |
| 1890 | 19,018 | 1,842 | 10.72% |
| 1880 | 17,176 | 5,569 | 47.98% |
| 1870 | 11,607 | -373 | -3.11% |
| 1860 | 11,980 | 7,732 | 182.02% |
| 1850 | 4,248 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.41% (-27)
County Website
State
Founded
February 14, 1841
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
6,750
Growth Since 2010
-3.45% (-233)
Gentry County, Missouri Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,442 | 97.37% |
| Two or More Races | 63 | 0.95% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race | 13 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.06% |
Gentry County, Missouri Population by Race
Gentry County, Missouri Population Pyramid $2021
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Gentry County, Missouri Population by Age
Gentry County, Missouri Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,555 | 2.5 | 73.6 |
| Married | 1,406 | 3.19 | 87.5 |
| Non Family | 848 | 1.13 | 58.5 |
| Female | 229 | 3.16 | 49.8 |
| Male | 72 | 3.13 | 55.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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Gentry County, Missouri Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 216 | 4.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 269 | 6.00% |
| High School Graduate | 1,906 | 42.48% |
| Some College | 928 | 20.68% |
| Associates Degree | 313 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 641 | 14.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 214 | 4.77% |
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Gentry County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gentry County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,343 | 3,886 | 820 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 44 | 6 |
| Black | 33 | 13 | |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 21 | |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Islander | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Gentry County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,223
Average Earnings
$35,288
Average Male
$26,635
Average Female
Gentry County, Missouri Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gentry County, Missouri Language by Age
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Gentry County, Missouri Language
96.13% of Gentry County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 3.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.88% of the population.
Gentry County, Missouri Language
Gentry County, Missouri Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,202 | 922 | 14.87% |
| Black | 38 | 25 | 65.79% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 8 | 7.55% |
| Asian | 35 | 3 | 8.57% |
14.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.92%
Male Poverty Rate
15.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gentry County, Missouri
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gentry County, Missouri is Black, with 65.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gentry County, Missouri is Hispanic, with 7.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.22%.
Gentry County, Missouri Poverty
Gentry County, Missouri Poverty Rate by Education
Gentry County, Missouri Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Gentry County, Missouri Married by Age and Sex
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Gentry County, Missouri Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Gentry County, Missouri Marital Status by Race
Gentry County, Missouri Marital Status
Gentry County, Missouri Veterans by War
Gentry County, Missouri Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 9.01% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 16.00% |
Gentry County, Missouri Veterans by Race
Gentry County, Missouri Veterans by Education
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5.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gentry County, Missouri Veterans by Education
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61.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Gentry County, Missouri Employment by Age
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Gentry County, Missouri Employment by Race
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Gentry County, Missouri Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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77.36%
Born in Gentry County, Missouri
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
0.30%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.91% of Gentry County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 77.36% having been born in Missouri. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Gentry County, Missouri Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990