Gentry County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gentry County is located in Missouri with a total population of 6,224. It is the 103rd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gentry County is 40.5 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gentry County is $57,458. This is 17% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $123,000. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Gentry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gentry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.