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Clarks Hill

Indiana · 600 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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Clarks Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,482. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,100. Households here earn about 53% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
600
−12%since 2000
from 680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,206 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+19%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4975706447177911990201020202024Clarks Hill
2024700
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,482
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,480
+45%since 2000
from $12,773 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(665)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(519)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(32)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.9%(23)
Diversity Score23%(138)
Diversity Score
23
+597%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2011
from 83.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarks Hill, Indiana?

Clarks Hill, Indiana has about 600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarks Hill, Indiana?

The typical household in Clarks Hill, Indiana earns about $27,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarks Hill, Indiana expensive?

In Clarks Hill, Indiana, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Clarks Hill, Indiana?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clarks Hill, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarks Hill, Indiana?

About 15.3% of people in Clarks Hill, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarks Hill, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarks Hill, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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