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Clarkton

Missouri · 1,009 residents · 1.129 sq mi
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Clarkton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,229. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 321 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $42,700. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
1,009
−24%since 2000
from 1,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
894 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+5%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8851K1K1K1K1990201020202024Clarkton
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,229
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,093
+62%since 2000
from $9,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,195)
Black4.5%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(47)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(258)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(719)
Black9%(91)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(128)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.7%(47)
Diversity Score55.1%(556)
Diversity Score
55
+184%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.9%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkton, Missouri?

Clarkton, Missouri has about 1,009 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarkton, Missouri?

The typical household in Clarkton, Missouri earns about $28,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkton, Missouri expensive?

In Clarkton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $42,700, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkton, Missouri?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkton, Missouri?

About 31.9% of people in Clarkton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarkton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarkton, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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