Gerald, MO Demographics

A map of Gerald's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,026	1,255	75.0%	92.2%
Multiracial	244	78	17.8%	5.7%
Hispanic	62	20	4.5%	1.5%
Asian	29	2	2.1%	0.1%
Black	4	4	0.3%	0.3%
Native American/Other	3	2	0.2%	0.1%

Gerald, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,368, a less than 1% change from the 1,361 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.0% White, 17.8% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gerald, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gerald has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gerald, that probability was 14.6% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gerald is ranked the 329th 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). Gerald was ranked the 316th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gerald's White Population

1,026 residents of Gerald, or 75.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gerald is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Gerald ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerald's White population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Gerald's population has decreased from 92.2% to 75.0%.

Gerald is less White than neighboring Rosebud (85.3% White), Leslie (94.5% White), Owensville (94.3% White), New Haven (82.7% White), and Oak Grove Village (76.7% White).

Gerald's Black Population

4 residents of Gerald, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gerald is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Gerald ranks 651st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerald's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Gerald's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Gerald is more Black than neighboring Rosebud (0% Black), Leslie (0% Black), and Owensville (0% Black). Gerald is less Black than neighboring New Haven (0.4% Black), and Oak Grove Village (0.9% Black).

Gerald's Asian Population

29 residents of Gerald, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gerald is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Gerald ranks 569th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerald's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1350.0%. Asian residents' share of Gerald's population has increased from 0.1% to 2.1%.

Gerald is more Asian than neighboring Rosebud (0% Asian), Leslie (0% Asian), Owensville (0.4% Asian), New Haven (0% Asian), and Oak Grove Village (0.6% Asian).

Gerald's Hispanic Population

62 residents of Gerald, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gerald is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Gerald ranks 765th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerald's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 210.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gerald's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.5%.

Gerald is more Hispanic than neighboring Leslie (0% Hispanic), Owensville (1.9% Hispanic), and Oak Grove Village (0% Hispanic). Gerald is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosebud (7.5% Hispanic), and New Haven (8.4% Hispanic).

Gerald's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Gerald, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gerald is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Gerald ranks 792nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerald's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gerald's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Gerald is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leslie (0% Native American/Other), and Oak Grove Village (0% Native American/Other). Gerald is less Native American/Other than neighboring Owensville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Gerald's Multiracial Population

244 residents of Gerald, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gerald is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gerald ranks 350th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerald's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 212.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Gerald's population has increased from 5.7% to 17.8%.

Gerald is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosebud (7% Multiracial), Leslie (5.5% Multiracial), Owensville (3.2% Multiracial), and New Haven (8.2% Multiracial). Gerald is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove Village (21.9% 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.