Bernie is a city located in Stoddard County Missouri. Bernie has a 2024 population of 1,827. Bernie is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,855 in 2020.
The average household income in Bernie is $53,901 with a poverty rate of 26.29%. The median age in Bernie is 48.4 years: 45.8 years for males, and 49.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bernie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,592 | 89.84% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 3.72% |
| Other race | 58 | 3.27% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 1.86% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 711 | 2.44 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 371 | 2.99 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.23 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 93 | 3.14 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 15 | 3.13 | 20 | 80 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 139 | 10.27% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 2.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 136 | 10.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 4.88% |
| High School Graduate | 560 | 41.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 202 | 14.93% |
| Some College | 218 | 16.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,275 | 967 | 201 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,083 | $52,273 | $24,940 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,167 | $70,526 | $51,136 |
| High School Graduate | $32,736 | $35,724 | $26,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,313 | $36,406 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $35,186 | $40,000 | $32,526 |
| Some College | $38,456 | $42,969 | $29,306 |
$35,186
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$32,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.92% of Bernie residents speak only English, while 4.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,566 | 337 | 21.52% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 60 | 92.31% |
| Other | 58 | 54 | 93.1% |
| Black | 33 | 30 | 90.91% |
| Multiple | 66 | 24 | 36.36% |
| Asian | 16 | 8 | 50% |
| Native | 7 | 6 | 85.71% |
26.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.45%
Male Poverty Rate
25.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bernie is Other, with 93.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bernie is White, with 21.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.02% |
| High School | 21.79% |
| Some College | 12.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 8.9% |
| Female Employed | 5.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,702 | $62,784 |
| Households | $45,223 | $53,901 |
| Married Families | $61,343 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,250 | $34,828 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
127
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 8.68% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.7%
Labor Force Participation
40.7%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.14%
Born in Bernie
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
98.65% of Bernie residents were born in the United States, with 77.14% having been born in Missouri. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,792 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 1,799 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 1,806 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 1,813 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 1,820 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 1,827 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 1,834 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,837 | -8 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 1,845 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 1,855 | -27 | -1.43% |
| 2019 | 1,882 | -13 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 1,895 | -14 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 1,909 | -11 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 1,920 | -14 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 1,934 | -6 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 1,940 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,940 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 1,941 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 1,946 | -15 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 1,961 | 0 | 0% |