Clark County, MO

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    2024 Population
    6,675
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.2%
    19.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,781
    0.628% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $130,700
    11.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,644
    2.58% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Clark County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.9% of the residents in Clark County, MO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Clark County, MO was $130,700, and the homeownership rate was 78.3%.

    Most people in Clark County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Clark County, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Clark County, MO is home to a population of 6.68k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.255% of Clark County, MO residents were born outside of the country (17 people).

    In 2024, there were 49.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.33k people) in Clark County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 127 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 92 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.9% of Clark County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Clark County, MO was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clark County, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.33k ± 75
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      127 ± 12
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      92 ± 75
    0.974%
    Hispanic Population
    65 people

    In 2024, there were 49.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.33k people) in Clark County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 127 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 92 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.974% of the people in Clark County, MO are hispanic (65 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Clark County, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.255%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    17 people
    0.554%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    37 people

    As of 2024, 0.255% of Clark County, MO residents (17 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clark County, MO was 0.554%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      206 ± 75
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      68 ± 48
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      49 ± 38

    Clark County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.1% of the population of Clark County, MO has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 19.3% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.611% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Clark County, MO see 3,368 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,368 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3362 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,368 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clark County, MO

    Primary care physicians in Clark County, MO see an average of 3,368 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,368 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clark County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 15.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.9%
    Uninsured
    41.3%
    Employer Coverage
    17.6%
    Medicaid
    19.3%
    Medicare
    10.3%
    Non-Group
    0.611%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clark County, MO declined by 0.56% from 11% to 10.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clark County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.07 in Clark County, MO.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.4% in Clark County, MO.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.9% in Clark County, MO.

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    Economy

    The economy of Clark County, MO employs 2.64k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Clark County, MO were Manufacturing (584 people), Retail Trade (311 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (297 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($63,750), Transportation & Warehousing ($62,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,143).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.64k
    2024 Value
    ± 272
    −2.58%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clark County, MO declined at a rate of −2.58%, from 2.71k employees to 2.64k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clark County, MO, are Production Occupations (354 people), Sales & Related Occupations (277 people), and Management Occupations (272 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clark County, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.64k
    2024 Value
    ± 272
    −2.58%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clark County, MO declined at a rate of −2.58%, from 2.71k employees to 2.64k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clark County, MO, are Manufacturing (584 people), Retail Trade (311 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clark County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Clark County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,427
    Median earning men ± $11,924
    $31,796
    Median earning women ± $2,575

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($88,750), Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,938), and Public Administration ($58,125).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($46,250), Manufacturing ($46,194), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,092).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 14
      Retail Trade
    2. 12
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 8
      Finance and Insurance

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $6.84k
      Wholesale Trade
    2. $5.36k
      Retail Trade
    3. $3.69k
      Finance and Insurance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Clark County, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Clark County, MO was $130,700 in 2024, which is 0.393 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $117,600 to $130,700, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Clark County, MO is 78.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Clark County, MO have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clark County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.16%.

    Housing

    Property

    $130,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,302
    $1,896
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$216

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clark County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    78.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    55.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 78.3% of the housing units in Clark County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clark County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $51,781
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,325
    2.42k
    Number of Households
    ± 241

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.42k households in Clark County, MO grew to $51,781 from the previous year's value of $51,458.

    The following chart displays the households in Clark County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Clark County, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.9%)
    2. Carpooled (9.25%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.94%)

    In 2024, 77.9% of workers in Clark County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.25%) and those who worked at home (8.94%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Clark County, MO have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.71% of the workforce in Clark County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Clark County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clark County, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clark County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.16%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clark County, MO (731 out of 6.53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clark County, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 20.7% of the children was living in poverty in Clark County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 125 in Clark County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 66% per 100,000 population.

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