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Clarence

Missouri · 738 residents · 1.157 sq mi
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Clarence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,284. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 177 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,100. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
738
−19%since 2000
from 915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
638 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 791 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7107958809641K1990201020202024Clarence
2024862
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,284
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,354
+26%since 2000
from $12,970 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+46%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(898)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(13)
Diversity Score11.9%(88)
Diversity Score
12
+440%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.3%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarence, Missouri?

Clarence, Missouri has about 738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarence, Missouri?

The typical household in Clarence, Missouri earns about $30,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarence, Missouri expensive?

In Clarence, Missouri, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Clarence, Missouri?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clarence, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarence, Missouri?

About 27.7% of people in Clarence, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarence, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarence, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 283 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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