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Clark

South Dakota · 1,285 residents · 1.353 sq mi
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Clark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,432. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $45,500. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,285
−1%since 1990
from 1,298 in 1990
1990 – 2025
950 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 959 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.9
+8%since 1990
from 43.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9981K1K1K1K1990201020202024Clark
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,432
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,716 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,758
+64%since 1990
from $8,999 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
24.9% rent
1.5
+13%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,296)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,267)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score1.9%(25)
2
+154%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−40%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clark, South Dakota?

Clark, South Dakota has about 1,285 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clark, South Dakota earns about $29,432 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 $45,500, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Clark, South Dakota?

About 14.8% 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 9.1% of people in Clark, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clark, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clark, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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