Gentry County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 103rd-largest in Missouri

The population of Gentry County, Missouri is 6,224 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 103rd-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $57,458, the median home value is $123,000, and the median age is 40.5.

The population of Gentry County has declined 6.7% since 2010 (6,749 → 6,298), a -0.49% annualized rate.

Gentry County within Missouri · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,224

Population

-0.49%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$57,458

Median Income

$123,000

Median Home Value

Gentry County covers 491 sq mi of land at 12.7 people per square mile.

About Gentry County, MO

Gentry County is a county in Missouri with a population of 6,224. It ranks #103 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 40.5, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in Gentry County is $57,458, below the US median of $74,580. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $123,000, with monthly rent averaging $620. The homeownership rate of 74.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Gentry County reflects 20.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.1 minutes each way.

Gentry County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Gentry County had a population of 6,749 in 2010 and 6,298 in 2024, a -6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,821 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.47%.

6,298

Population (2024)

6,749

Population (2010)

6,821

Peak (2011)

-0.47%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,749	-	-	estimate
2011	6,821	+72	+1.07%	estimate
2012	6,767	-54	-0.79%	estimate
2013	6,733	-34	-0.50%	estimate
2014	6,753	+20	+0.30%	estimate
2015	6,650	-103	-1.53%	estimate
2016	6,623	-27	-0.41%	estimate
2017	6,630	+7	+0.11%	estimate
2018	6,579	-51	-0.77%	estimate
2019	6,564	-15	-0.23%	estimate
2020	6,136	-428	-6.52%	estimate
2021	6,189	+53	+0.86%	estimate
2022	6,291	+102	+1.65%	estimate
2023	6,311	+20	+0.32%	estimate
2024	6,298	-13	-0.21%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	96.1%
Black or African American	0.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.5

Median Age

51.5%

Female

48.5%

Male

18.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.9%

5–9

7.2%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

4.7%

25–34

11.3%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

8.2%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

10.6%

75–84

5.7%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 18.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$57,458$-11,462 vs state
Mean household income	$75,900
Per-capita income	$29,984
Poverty rate	9.3%+0.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.6%
Employment-to-population	58.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

29.6%

Manufacturing

14.1%

Agriculture

12.0%

Education & health care

6.2%

Retail trade

6.0%

Construction

5.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

Finance & real estate

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Gentry County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.6% of workers.

How residents commute

1.5%

Drive alone

2.6%

Carpool

76.3%

Public transit

10.2%

Work from home

22.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$123,000$-92,600 vs state

Median home value

$620

Median rent

74.8%

Homeownership rate

2,928

Total housing units

82.0%

Occupied

18.0%

Vacant

25.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.8%

With health insurance

88.9%

With broadband internet

24.2%

Foreign-born

7.8%

Veterans (18+)

16.1%

With a disability

95.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.4%

High School+

20.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gentry County, Missouri has a population of 6,224 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 103rd-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 13 people per square mile.

The population of Gentry County has declined 6.7% since 2010 (6,749 → 6,298), a -0.49% annualized rate.

The median household income in Gentry County, Missouri is $57,458, with mean (average) household income of $75,900 and per-capita income of $29,984. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Gentry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Gentry County, Missouri is 40.5 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

The median home value in Gentry County is $123,000 and median monthly rent is $620. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,928 total housing units, 18.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Gentry County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Gentry County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.