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Gower, Missouri
Location of Gower, Missouri
Location of Gower, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
Counties Clinton, Buchanan
Area
 • Total 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
 • Land 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
984 ft (300 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,533
 • Density 1,514.82/sq mi (585.05/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64454
Area code(s) 816, 975
FIPS code 29-28036
GNIS feature ID 2394938

Gower is a city in Missouri, USA. It is located in two counties: Buchanan and Clinton. Gower is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,533 people lived there.

Because Gower is in two counties, it is part of two different big city areas. The part in Buchanan County is linked to the St. Joseph area. The part in Clinton County is linked to the Kansas City area.

History of Gower

Gower was named after A. G. Gower. He was an official who worked for the railroad.

Geography of Gower

Gower covers a total area of about 1.00 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 163
1890 328 101.2%
1900 392 19.5%
1910 370 −5.6%
1920 418 13.0%
1930 378 −9.6%
1940 386 2.1%
1950 350 −9.3%
1960 406 16.0%
1970 758 86.7%
1980 1,276 68.3%
1990 1,249 −2.1%
2000 1,399 12.0%
2010 1,526 9.1%
2020 1,533 0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Gower's Population in 2010

In 2010, Gower had 1,526 people living in 561 households. About 408 of these were families. The city had about 1,526 people per square mile.

Most people in Gower were White (98.4%). A small number were African American (0.4%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.2%). About 1.0% of the people were from two or more races. About 0.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (38.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.3%) were married couples. About 11.6% had a female head of household without a husband. About 2.9% had a male head of household without a wife.

The average age in Gower was 37.9 years. About 26.5% of residents were under 18. About 16.3% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).

Gower's Population in 2000

In 2000, Gower had 1,399 people living in 536 households. About 393 of these were families. The city had about 1,399 people per square mile.

Most people in Gower were White (99.36%). A small number were African American (0.14%) or Native American (0.14%). About 0.36% were from two or more races. About 0.79% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (38.4%) had children under 18. Most households (61.2%) were married couples. About 9.9% had a female head of household without a husband.

The average age in Gower was 36 years. About 28.2% of residents were under 18. About 13.6% were 65 years or older.

Education in Gower

The local school district is called the East Buchanan County C-1 School District. The main office for this school district is in Gower.

Gower has both the high school and the elementary school for the district. The middle school is located in a nearby town called Easton. A new middle school is being built in Gower and was completed in 2025.

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