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Clarksburg

Missouri · 254 residents · 0.577 sq mi
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Clarksburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,333. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 5% 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 49.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
−32%since 2000
from 375 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
440 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+33%since 2000
from 26.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1722272833383941990201020202024Clarksburg
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,333
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,112
+10%since 2000
from $11,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
49.6%
+41.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+122%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score18.9%(48)
Diversity Score
19
+86%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% 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
24.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.3%
+26.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksburg, Missouri?

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

What is the median household income in Clarksburg, Missouri?

The typical household in Clarksburg, Missouri earns about $23,333 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 $62,100, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksburg, Missouri?

About 4.7% 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 49.6% 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 81 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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