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Gerster, Missouri
Location of Gerster, Missouri
Location of Gerster, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County St. Clair
Area
 • Total 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
 • Land 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
807 ft (246 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 21
 • Density 259.26/sq mi (100.61/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64776
FIPS code 29-26902
GNIS feature ID 2396959

Gerster is a small town located in St. Clair County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, only 21 people lived there, making it a very tiny community!

A Look Back: Gerster's History

Gerster was officially planned and laid out in 1898. It got its name from the Gerster family, who originally owned the land where the town was built.

A post office opened in Gerster in 1898. It served the community for many years, but it closed down in 1958.

Where is Gerster? Geography Facts

According to the United States Census Bureau, Gerster is a very small place. Its total area is about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

Who Lives in Gerster? Population Details

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 123
1920 118 −4.1%
1930 99 −16.1%
1940 108 9.1%
1950 47 −56.5%
1960 48 2.1%
1970 42 −12.5%
1980 45 7.1%
1990 40 −11.1%
2000 35 −12.5%
2010 25 −28.6%
2020 21 −16.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Gerster's Population in 2010

In 2010, the census showed that 25 people lived in Gerster. These people lived in 13 different homes, and 7 of these were families.

Most people in Gerster were White, making up 96% of the population. A small number, 4%, were African American.

The average age of people in Gerster was about 48.5 years old. Only 4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Most people were adults, with 40% being between 45 and 64 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (52%) and females (48%).

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Gerster (Misuri) para niños

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