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Clark

Missouri · 298 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Clark has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $84,100. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
298
+8%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
498 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.0
−9%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261932603273941990201020202024Clark
2024200
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,333
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,546
+16%since 2000
from $11,704 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.285
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+111%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(287)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other5.4%(16)
Diversity Score16.9%(50)
Diversity Score
17
+514%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark, Missouri?

Clark, Missouri has about 298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clark, Missouri?

The typical household in Clark, Missouri earns about $42,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clark, Missouri expensive?

In Clark, Missouri, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Clark, Missouri?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clark, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clark, Missouri?

About 12.0% of people in Clark, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clark, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Clark, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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