Bertrand, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 732, Bertrand's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bertrand is a small community located in Missouri, within Mississippi County. The total population is 732. It ranks as the 439th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bertrand is 53.4 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 12.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bertrand is $54,688. This is 23% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bertrand, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $86,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Bertrand is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bertrand is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bertrand, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.