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Clark

South Dakota · 1,148 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 $40,219. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% 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 $79,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,148
−11%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−4%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9981K1K1K1K1990201020202024Clark
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,219
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,758
+95%since 2000
from $14,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+28%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(989)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(114)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.7%(31)
Diversity Score29.7%(341)
Diversity Score
30
+1425%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark, South Dakota?

Clark, South Dakota has about 1,148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clark, South Dakota earns about $40,219 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 $79,300, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Clark, South Dakota?

About 15.0% 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 9.4% 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 150 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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