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South Dakota · 1,183 residents (2025 est.) · 1.353 sq mi
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Clark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $122,800. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,359
+6%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+3%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,183 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9981K1K1K1K1990201020202024Clark
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,432 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,361
+153%since 2000
from $14,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+8%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+35%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,267)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(194)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(30)
Diversity Score35.2%(478)
Diversity Score
35
+1708%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark, South Dakota?

Clark, South Dakota has about 1,359 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clark, South Dakota?

The typical household in Clark, South Dakota earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clark, South Dakota expensive?

In Clark, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $122,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Clark, South Dakota?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clark, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clark, South Dakota?

About 10.7% of people in Clark, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clark, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clark, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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