Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gower, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,799

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.8%1,652

Two or More

6.3%114

Other

1.2%21

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%17

High School Diploma

33.4%371

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%96

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%165

Associate's Degree

5.3%59

Bachelor's Degree

24.7%274

Master's Degree

8.1%90

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.3%3

HS or Higher

97.1%

BA or Higher

33.3%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$213,200

Median Renti

$926

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85%531

Renter-Occupied

15%94

Total Units

669

Homeownership

85%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%14

$50K–$100K

2.4%13

$100K–$150K

20%106

$150K–$200K

17.7%94

$200K–$300K

43.7%232

$300K–$500K

13.2%70

$1M+

0.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%25

2010–2019

2.7%18

2000–2009

14.3%96

1990–1999

13%87

1980–1989

3.3%22

1970–1979

27.2%182

1960–1969

21.1%141

1950–1959

2.1%14

1940–1949

0.3%2

1939 or earlier

12.3%82

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73%456

Utility Gas

24.2%151

No Fuel

1.6%10

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%4

Other

0.6%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,750

Mean Household Incomei

$104,838

Per Capita Incomei

$37,058

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

763

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%39

$10K–$15K

2.9%18

$15K–$20K

10.4%65

$20K–$25K

0.8%5

$25K–$30K

2.6%16

$30K–$35K

2.4%15

$35K–$40K

1.9%12

$40K–$45K

2.7%17

$45K–$50K

2.1%13

$50K–$60K

4.8%30

$60K–$75K

9.6%60

$75K–$100K

16%100

$100K–$125K

18.7%117

$125K–$150K

3.8%24

$150K–$200K

9%56

$200K+

6.1%38

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

140.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

79(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.7%Insured

7.3%Uninsured