Gerster, MO Demographics

A map of Gerster's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7	14	100.0%	66.7%
Black	0	1	0.0%	4.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	23.8%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	1	0.0%	4.8%

Gerster, Missouri has an estimated population of 7, a dramatic decrease from the 21 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gerster, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gerster has become considerably less 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 Gerster, that probability was 49.4% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gerster is ranked the 1052nd 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). Gerster was ranked the 1058th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gerster's White Population

7 residents of Gerster, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gerster is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Gerster ranks 984th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerster's White population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. White residents' share of Gerster's population has increased from 66.7% to 100.0%.

Gerster is more White than neighboring Weaubleau (87.5% White), Collins (96.1% White), Osceola (86.1% White), and Humansville (72.1% White).

Gerster's Black Population

0 residents of Gerster, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gerster is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Gerster ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerster's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Gerster's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.0%.

Gerster is less Black than neighboring Osceola (3.7% Black), and Humansville (1.4% Black).

Gerster's Asian Population

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

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

Gerster's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Gerster, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gerster is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Gerster ranks 17th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerster's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gerster's population has decreased from 23.8% to 0.0%.

Gerster is less Hispanic than neighboring Weaubleau (1.9% Hispanic), Osceola (6% Hispanic), and Humansville (18.7% Hispanic).

Gerster's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Gerster, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gerster is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Gerster ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerster's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Gerster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gerster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Osceola (0.3% Native American/Other), and Humansville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Gerster's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Gerster, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gerster is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gerster ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gerster's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Gerster's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.0%.

Gerster is less Multiracial than neighboring Weaubleau (10.6% Multiracial), Collins (3.9% Multiracial), Osceola (3.9% Multiracial), and Humansville (7.1% 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.