Gower, MO is a quaint small town located in western Missouri with a population of 1,822 people and a population density of 1,466 people per square mile. Gower is the perfect place to live if you’re looking for peace and quiet and plenty of outdoor activities. The nearby Allerton Park & Retreat Center offers hiking trails, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf, camping and more. There are also several local businesses including general stores where you can find just about anything you need. Additionally, there are some great restaurants such as the Burger Shack that has been serving delicious burgers for generations or the popular storefront café The Daily Grind which serves coffee and light snacks. For sporting events there is a youth soccer team that participates in tournaments from May to August each year as well as an adult softball league which meets every Tuesday evening during the summer months. The Gower Area Chamber of Commerce provides multiple events throughout the year to bring the community together and celebrate local businesses and organizations.
The population in Gower is 1,822. There are 1,839 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gower is 36.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gower is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gower
- 58.3% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 34.4% are married with children
- 20.3% have children, but are single
Race in Gower
- 94.7% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander