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Gentry, Missouri
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Location of Gentry, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Gentry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56 |
| • Density | 243.48/sq mi (94.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64453
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-26776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398951 |
Gentry is a small village located in Gentry County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 56 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the northwestern part of Missouri.
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History of Gentry Village
Gentry was officially planned and laid out in 1899. This happened when the railroad was being built through the area. The village got its name from Gentry County. The county itself was named after Richard Gentry. He was a brave hero during the Seminole Wars.
Geography of Gentry
Gentry is located on the west side of the Middle Fork of the Grand River. This river is an important natural feature nearby.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the village covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 126 | — | |
| 1860 | 160 | 27.0% | |
| 1870 | 255 | 59.4% | |
| 1880 | 298 | 16.9% | |
| 1890 | 223 | −25.2% | |
| 1900 | 147 | −34.1% | |
| 1910 | 226 | 53.7% | |
| 1920 | 217 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 202 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 196 | −3.0% | |
| 1950 | 159 | −18.9% | |
| 1960 | 98 | −38.4% | |
| 1970 | 143 | 45.9% | |
| 1980 | 126 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 95 | −24.6% | |
| 2000 | 101 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 72 | −28.7% | |
| 2020 | 56 | −22.2% | |
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Gentry's 2010 Census Data
According to the census from 2010, there were 72 people living in Gentry. These people made up 29 households. About 18 of these households were families.
The village had a population density of about 313 people per square mile. There were 35 housing units in total.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.48 people.
The average age of people in the village was 36.3 years old. About 27.8% of residents were under 18. About 9.7% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the village was about equal.
Famous People from Gentry
Some notable people have come from Gentry, Missouri. They include:
- Avery Kier
- Homer Summa
See also
In Spanish: Gentry (Misuri) para niños
