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Clarksburg

Missouri · 257 residents (2025 est.) · 0.577 sq mi
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Clarksburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,200. The poverty rate of 46.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
304
−19%since 2000
from 375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
527 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+43%since 2000
from 26.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1722272833383941990201020202024Clarksburg
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,546
+39%since 2000
from $11,903 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.7%
+38.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−10%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+90%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(30)
Diversity Score30.7%(93)
Diversity Score
31
+201%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.9%
+24.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2016
from 78.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2016
from 20.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksburg, Missouri?

Clarksburg, Missouri has about 304 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksburg, Missouri?

The typical household in Clarksburg, Missouri earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksburg, Missouri expensive?

In Clarksburg, Missouri, the median home is worth about $94,200, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksburg, Missouri?

About 0.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksburg, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksburg, Missouri?

About 46.7% of people in Clarksburg, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksburg, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksburg, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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