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Clara

Mississippi · 540 residents · 3.893 sq mi
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Clara has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,645. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2023. Median home value is $96,700. With a median age of 67.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 46% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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

540
+53%since 2023
from 354 in 2023
2010 – 2024
139 / sq mi
+53%since 2023
from 91 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
67.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 67.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
125268411554697201020202024Clara
2024540
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,645
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$26,344
+37%since 2023
from $19,218 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.330
+1%since 2023
from 0.326 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance53.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical53.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$96,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $86,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.2
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
41.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
24.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
13.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

33.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
66.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
14.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
19.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clara, Mississippi?

Clara, Mississippi has about 540 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clara, Mississippi?

The typical household in Clara, Mississippi earns about $30,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clara, Mississippi expensive?

In Clara, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $96,700.

How educated are people in Clara, Mississippi?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clara, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clara, Mississippi?

About 1.5% of people in Clara, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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