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Gower, Missouri is 17 miles SE of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 35 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Clinton county. The city is part of the Kansas City metro area. The population of Gower is 1,399.
In Gower, about 65% of adults are married. Gower, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.
In 2000, Gower had a median family income of $55,694. Gower is one of the richer cities in Missouri. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Gower. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Gower.
Of the housing in Gower, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners.
In Gower, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Gower to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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