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Clark County

Missouri · 7,139 residents · 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 $38,133. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,700. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,139
−4%since 2000
from 7,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Clark County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,133
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,457 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,114
+20%since 2000
from $15,988 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$437
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(7,294)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(52)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(155)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(6,978)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other1.4%(99)
Diversity Score6.2%(445)
Diversity Score
6
+198%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clark County, Missouri?

Clark County, Missouri has about 7,139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clark County, Missouri earns about $38,133 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 $68,700, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Clark County, Missouri?

About 12.9% 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 13.5% 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 408 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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