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Clever

Missouri · 2,918 residents · 1.628 sq mi
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Clever has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,350. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,908 residents. 18% 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 $115,800. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
2,918
+189%since 2000
from 1,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,792 / sq mi
+189%since 2000
from 620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.9
−4%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3201K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clever
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,350
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,798 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,916
+47%since 2000
from $14,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(974)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,607)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3%(88)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other1%(30)
Diversity Score12.8%(374)
Diversity Score
13
+160%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clever, Missouri?

Clever, Missouri has about 2,918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clever, Missouri?

The typical household in Clever, Missouri earns about $46,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clever, Missouri expensive?

In Clever, Missouri, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Clever, Missouri?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clever, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clever, Missouri?

About 9.5% of people in Clever, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clever, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Clever, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,352 residents, a change of about 416 percent over that period.

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