Bernie, Missouri
City · Population 1,835 · #254 in Missouri
About Bernie
Set in the southeastern part of Missouri, Bernie is a small town counting 1,835 people who proudly call it home.
Bernie holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,401 residents per square mile.
📰 Bernie News Today
- Bernie, Mo. native wins Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist KFVS12 · Aug 12
- Schedule - Bernie Mules (Bernie, MO) Volleyball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 4
- Blaydn Tilmon Obituary | Mathis Funeral Home | Bernie, MO Tribute Archive · Aug 4
- Heartland native named 2026 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist KFVS12 · Aug 11
- Bernie man dies in rollover crash on Missouri Highway 25 K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas · Jun 7
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What Makes Bernie Unique
- The only place in America named Bernie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Bernie
- BERNIE ELEM.
- BERNIE HIGH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,835
Rank in state#254 of 938
Land area1.31 sq mi
Density1,401/sq mi
Coordinates36.6717, -89.9707