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Clara

Mississippi · 386 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 $14,603. Population has declined 11% since 2019. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 69% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

386
−11%since 2019
from 436 in 2019
2010 – 2024
99 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 112 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
37.7
−30%since 2019
from 54.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
125268411554697201020202024Clara
2024540
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,603
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$29,830
+7%since 2019
from $27,961 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$78,400
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $131,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
92.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
7.8% rent
5.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(371)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(18)
5
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

76.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
49.1%
+30.4 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−4%since 2019
from 17.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
100.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2019
from 77.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
4.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
57.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 69.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
42.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

34.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
65.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 61.7% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Clara, Mississippi?

Clara, Mississippi has about 386 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clara, Mississippi?

The typical household in Clara, Mississippi earns about $14,603 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 $78,400.

How educated are people in Clara, Mississippi?

About 76.2% 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 0.0% 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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