Gentry, MO County is a small town located in the Ozark Mountains with a population of 6,231 and a population density of 13 people per square mile. The area is an ideal place for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Local businesses include Gentry Grocery Store, Main Street Café, Owen Automotive, and Valley Veterinary Clinic. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at Lake Jane Hollow Park and horseback riding trails at Gentry Stables. There are also several organizations in the area that provide services to the community such as the Gentry Kiwanis Club, Lions Club International, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, and American Legion Post 92. Every summer Gentry hosts an annual rodeo event that is attended by visitors from across the state.
The population in Gentry County is 6,231. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gentry County is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gentry County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gentry County
- 55.1% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 29.5% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Gentry County
- 96.4% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander