Gerster, Missouri facts for kids
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Gerster, Missouri
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Location of Gerster, Missouri
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| 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
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| • Total | 21 |
| • Density | 259.26/sq mi (100.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64776
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| 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!
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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
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| 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% | |
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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%).
See also
In Spanish: Gerster (Misuri) para niños
