Gower, MO Demographics

A map of Gower's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,652	1,475	91.8%	96.2%
Multiracial	114	29	6.3%	1.9%
Native American/Other	21	6	1.2%	0.4%
Hispanic	12	18	0.7%	1.2%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Gower, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,799, a large increase from the 1,533 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gower, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gower 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 Gower, that probability was 7.4% in 2020 and 15.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gower is ranked the 285th 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). Gower was ranked the 299th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gower's White Population

1,652 residents of Gower, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gower is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Gower ranks 53rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gower's White population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Gower's population has decreased from 96.2% to 91.8%.

Gower is more White than neighboring Trimble (84.1% White), and Plattsburg (86.2% White). Gower is less White than neighboring Grayson (100% White), Edgerton (92.3% White), and Easton (97.9% White).

Gower's Black Population

0 residents of Gower, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gower is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Gower ranks 688th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gower's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Gower's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gower is less Black than neighboring Edgerton (0.8% Black), and Plattsburg (6.8% Black).

Gower's Asian Population

0 residents of Gower, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gower is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Gower ranks 577th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gower's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Gower's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gower is less Asian than neighboring Edgerton (0.2% Asian).

Gower's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Gower, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gower is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Gower ranks 835th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gower's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Gower's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Gower is more Hispanic than neighboring Grayson (0% Hispanic), Easton (0.6% Hispanic), and Plattsburg (0.4% Hispanic). Gower is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgerton (1% Hispanic), and Trimble (8.2% Hispanic).

Gower's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Gower, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gower is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Gower ranks 688th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gower's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gower's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Gower is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grayson (0% Native American/Other), Edgerton (0.6% Native American/Other), Easton (0.9% Native American/Other), Trimble (0% Native American/Other), and Plattsburg (0% Native American/Other).

Gower's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Gower, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gower is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Gower ranks 976th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gower's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 293.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Gower's population has increased from 1.9% to 6.3%.

Gower is more Multiracial than neighboring Grayson (0% Multiracial), Edgerton (5.2% Multiracial), and Easton (0.6% Multiracial). Gower is less Multiracial than neighboring Trimble (7.7% Multiracial), and Plattsburg (6.5% 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.