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Clark County

Missouri · 6,475 residents (2025 est.) · 504.606 sq mi
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Clark County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,781. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% 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 $130,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,675
−10%since 2000
from 7,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 14 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+11%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,475 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Clark County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(405)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(475)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(415)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.3%(488)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(234)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(705)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.8%(720)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(776)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.1%(1,006)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.5%(836)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(354)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.9%(261)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,781
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,457 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,391
+78%since 2000
from $15,988 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+11%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+43%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clark County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(7,294)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(52)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(6,334)
Black1.9%(127)
Hispanic / Latino1%(65)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other2.1%(143)
Diversity Score
12
+153%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
−28%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Bolivian0.6%(39)
Mexican0.4%(24)
Asian origin
Ancestry
German25.9%(1,726)
English12.9%(862)
Irish11.1%(744)
American10.3%(687)
Dutch2%(134)
French1.9%(126)
Norwegian1.8%(123)
Italian1.3%(89)
Scottish1.2%(83)
Czech1.2%(78)
Polish0.9%(58)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(44)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.4%(26)
Swiss0.4%(24)
Danish0.2%(13)
Hungarian0.1%(10)
Greek0.1%(5)
British0.1%(4)
Welsh0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.7%(872)
Married51.1%(1,406)
Widowed4.9%(136)
Divorced12.2%(335)
Women 15+
Never married16.1%(424)
Married55.2%(1,451)
Widowed14.6%(384)
Divorced14.1%(372)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark County, Missouri?

Clark County, Missouri has about 6,675 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clark County, Missouri?

The typical household in Clark County, Missouri earns about $51,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clark County, Missouri expensive?

In Clark County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $130,700, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Clark County, Missouri?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clark County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clark County, Missouri?

About 11.2% of people in Clark County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clark County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Clark County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 872 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 63445ZIP 63465ZIP 63430ZIP 63474ZIP 63472ZIP 63453ZIP 63466
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