Berger, MO Demographics

A map of Berger's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	143	230	84.6%	89.8%
Multiracial	17	20	10.1%	7.8%
Black	3	0	1.8%	0.0%
Hispanic	3	3	1.8%	1.2%
Native American/Other	3	3	1.8%	1.2%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Berger, Missouri has an estimated population of 169, a dramatic decrease from the 256 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 10.1% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Berger, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Berger has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Berger, that probability was 18.6% in 2020 and 27.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Berger is ranked the 775th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Berger was ranked the 652nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Berger's White Population

143 residents of Berger, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Berger is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Berger ranks 521st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berger's White population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. White residents' share of Berger's population has decreased from 89.8% to 84.6%.

Berger is more White than neighboring New Haven (82.7% White). Berger is less White than neighboring Hermann (92.6% White), McKittrick (84.9% White), Rhineland (100% White), and Jonesburg (89.7% White).

Berger's Black Population

3 residents of Berger, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Berger is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Berger ranks 725th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berger's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Black residents' share of Berger's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.8%.

Berger is more Black than neighboring McKittrick (0% Black), New Haven (0.4% Black), Rhineland (0% Black), and Jonesburg (1.1% Black). Berger is less Black than neighboring Hermann (5.2% Black).

Berger's Asian Population

0 residents of Berger, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Berger is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Berger ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berger's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Berger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Berger's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Berger, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Berger is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Berger ranks 837th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berger's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Berger's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Berger is more Hispanic than neighboring Hermann (0% Hispanic), and Rhineland (0% Hispanic). Berger is less Hispanic than neighboring McKittrick (12.9% Hispanic), New Haven (8.4% Hispanic), and Jonesburg (4% Hispanic).

Berger's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Berger, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Berger is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Berger ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berger's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Berger's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.8%.

Berger is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hermann (0% Native American/Other), McKittrick (0% Native American/Other), New Haven (0.2% Native American/Other), Rhineland (0% Native American/Other), and Jonesburg (0% Native American/Other).

Berger's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Berger, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Berger is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Berger ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Berger's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Berger's population has increased from 7.8% to 10.1%.

Berger is more Multiracial than neighboring Hermann (2.3% Multiracial), McKittrick (2.2% Multiracial), New Haven (8.2% Multiracial), Rhineland (0% Multiracial), and Jonesburg (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.