CensusEasy
CITY

Claycomo

Missouri · 1,362 residents (2025 est.) · 2.601 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Kansas City metro area
Compare
The short version

Claycomo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,343. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 13% 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 $169,600. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,820
+44%since 2000
from 1,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
700 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
−18%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,362 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Claycomo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,343
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,271 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,001
+35%since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+31%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,074
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+72%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
RELATED:See current rent listings in Claycomo on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,177)
Black2.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(30)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(1,464)
Black1.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(227)
Asian1.3%(23)
Other4.2%(77)
Diversity Score41.9%(763)
Diversity Score
42
+228%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
3.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Claycomo

Baldwin
Pop 1,394
Black Hammock
Pop 1,290
Glencoe
Pop 1,445
Interlachen
Pop 1,502
Places similar to Claycomo
Head to head

Compare Claycomo to nearby cities

CLAYCOMO VS
Liberty
Income$88,542+79%
Home value$283,300+67%
Population31,319+2199%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CLAYCOMO VS
Gladstone
Income$79,271+61%
Home value$231,500+36%
Population27,497+1919%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CLAYCOMO VS
Kansas City
Income$69,166+40%
Home value$242,900+43%
Population521,220+38169%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CLAYCOMO VS
Independence
Income$60,339+22%
Home value$172,900+2%
Population121,675+8834%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Claycomo, Missouri?

Claycomo, Missouri has about 1,820 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claycomo, Missouri?

The typical household in Claycomo, Missouri earns about $49,343 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claycomo, Missouri expensive?

In Claycomo, Missouri, the median home is worth about $169,600, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.

How educated are people in Claycomo, Missouri?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Claycomo, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claycomo, Missouri?

About 19.8% of people in Claycomo, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claycomo, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Claycomo, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Missouri
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Claycomo with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Claycomo, Missouri: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy