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Clark

Missouri · 254 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Clark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
−8%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.0
−6%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261932603273941990201020202024Clark
2024200
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,136
+46%since 2000
from $11,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$725
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
29.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(229)
Black2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other11.5%(29)
Diversity Score31.7%(80)
Diversity Score
32
+1048%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark, Missouri?

Clark, Missouri has about 254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clark, Missouri?

The typical household in Clark, Missouri earns about $41,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clark, Missouri expensive?

In Clark, Missouri, the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Clark, Missouri?

About 6.3% 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 17.9% of people in Clark, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clark, Missouri grown since 1990?

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

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

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