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Claycomo

Missouri · 1,343 residents · 2.601 sq mi
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Claycomo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,500. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,343
+6%since 2000
from 1,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+9%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Claycomo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,019
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,039
+25%since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,045)
Black3.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(116)
Asian1.2%(16)
Other3.2%(43)
Diversity Score38.4%(516)
Diversity Score
38
+201%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claycomo, Missouri?

Claycomo, Missouri has about 1,343 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claycomo, Missouri?

The typical household in Claycomo, Missouri earns about $47,019 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 $108,500, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Claycomo, Missouri?

About 11.0% 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 16.2% of people in Claycomo, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claycomo, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Claycomo, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 325 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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