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Clarence

Louisiana · 326 residents · 1.572 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 190 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
−37%since 2000
from 516 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+48%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2273234205166121990201020202024Clarence
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,845
+41%since 2000
from $13,360 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services29.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration29.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
40.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(132)
Black73.4%(379)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(253)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(69)
Black73.3%(239)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.5%(145)
Diversity Score
45
−9%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.9%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
62.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarence, Louisiana?

Clarence, Louisiana has about 326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Clarence, Louisiana expensive?

In Clarence, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Clarence, Louisiana?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clarence, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarence, Louisiana?

About 33.4% of people in Clarence, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarence, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarence, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 254 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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