Gower Authority

Gower is a upper-middle-income small town of 1,799.

Gower, Missouri

Population in Gower stands at 1,799 — placing it among the smaller communities of Buchanan County, Missouri. The median household income stands at $83,750.

Definition and scope

Gower is a chartered municipality within Buchanan County, Missouri, Missouri. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 6 and is part of the St. Joseph, MO-KS metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Gower has approximately 1,799 residents. The median age is 33.0 years. Roughly 85% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $213,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 91.8%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Gower is $83,750. Poverty rate stands at 10.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.3%. Educational attainment: 33.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Gower:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Plattsburg Airpark provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Clinton County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Kansas City, Missouri.

Geography and climate

Gower sits at an elevation of 979 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Missouri State Authority — state-level reference for Missouri.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.