Clark County, MO

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Population

6,807

0.773% decline

Median Age

43.8


Median Household Income

$45,216

0.104% growth

Poverty Rate

15.3%


Number of Employees

3,135

1.35% decline

Median Property Value

$85,000

1.05% decline

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About

In 2017, Clark County, MO had a population of 6.81k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $45,216. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Clark County, MO declined from 6,860 to 6,807, a -0.773% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,169 to $45,216, a 0.104% increase.

The population of Clark County, MO is 97.2% White Alone, 1.67% Two or More Races, and 0.514% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Clark County, MO speak a non-English language, and 99.6% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Clark County, MO is $85,000, and the homeownership rate is 75.1%. Most people in Clark County, MO commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Clark County, MO is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Clark County, MO employs 3.14k people. The largest industries in Clark County, MO are Manufacturing (619 people), Retail Trade (412 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (398 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,984), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,125), and Manufacturing ($41,899).

Median household income in Clark County, MO is $45,216. Males in Clark County, MO have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,527. The income inequality in Clark County, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,216

2017 value

± $2,441

0.104%

1 Year Growth

± 7.47%

Households in Clark County, MO have a median annual income of $45,216, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,169 in 2016, which represents a 0.104% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,788

Average Male Salary

± $1,357

$43,527

Average Female Salary

± $948

In 2017, full-time male employees in Missouri made 1.37 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $57,564 ± $7,422

  2. White

    $46,113 ± $833

  3. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $38,513 ± $18,949

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Missouri workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clark County, MO is from Missouri.

0.462

2017 Wage GINI

0.462

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0515% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9501

  2. Census Tract 9502

  3. Census Tract 9503

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clark County, MO was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $48,571, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $46,016 and $43,426.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clark County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clark County, MO (1.02k out of 6.69k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 18 - 24.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    961 ± 118

  2. Two Or More

    51 ± 81

  3. Hispanic

    35 ± 84

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.14k

2017 Value

± 235

-1.35%

1 Year decline

± 10.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Clark County, MO declined at a rate of -1.35%, from 3.18k employees to 3.14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clark County, MO, are Production Occupations (465 people), Management Occupations (401 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (338 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clark County, MO.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Clark County, MO, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (465 people), Management Occupations (401 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (338 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Clark County, MO has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.35 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.56 times), and Transportation Occupations (2.47 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Clark County, MO, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($77,500), Management Occupations ($55,481), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($54,375).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.14k

2017 Value

± 235

-1.35%

1 Year decline

± 10.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Clark County, MO declined at a rate of -1.35%, from 3.18k employees to 3.14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clark County, MO, are Manufacturing (619 people), Retail Trade (412 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (398 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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Most Common

The most common industries in Clark County, MO, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (619 people), Retail Trade (412 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (398 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Clark County, MO has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (7.04 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.54 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.97 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Clark County, MO, by median earnings, are Utilities ($83,984), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,125), and Manufacturing ($41,899).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Pharmaceuticals

    $27.7B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $24B

  3. Mixed freight

    $22.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $27.7B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($24B) and Mixed freight ($22.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$272B

2015 Value

$433B

Projected 2045 Value

59.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Missouri trade was $272B. This is expected to increase 59.4% to $433B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Illinois

    $31.1B

  2. Kansas

    $13.5B

  3. Texas

    $9.57B

In 2015, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $31.1B, followed by Kansas with $13.5B and Texas and $9.57B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

85.4% of the population of Clark County, MO has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Clark County, MO was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Clark County, MO see 3400 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.68% decrease from the previous year (3458 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3362 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 6723 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Pemiscot County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.2%). Additionally, DeKalb County and Marion County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,400 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Clark County, MO see an average of 3,400 patients per year. This represents a 1.68% decrease from the previous year (3,458 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 neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,354

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,457

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Missouri (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.14%, from $7,860 to $8,107.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

14.6%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.58%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clark County, MO grew by 4.76% from 13.9% to 14.6%.

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 Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Pemiscot County

    15.2% prevalence

  2. Dunklin County

    14.9% prevalence

  3. Benton County

    14.8% prevalence

Pemiscot County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Missouri, at 15.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Missouri by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Clark County, MO is home to a population of 6.81k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 0.455% of Clark County, MO residents were born outside of the country (31 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Clark County, MO is composed of 6.62k White Alone residents (97.2%), 114 Two or More Races residents (1.67%), 35 Hispanic or Latino residents (0.514%), 18 Black or African American Alone residents (0.264%), 17 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.25%), 7 Asian Alone residents (0.103%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Clark County, MO are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

44

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

37

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Clark County, MO was 43.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Clark County, MO are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Clark County, MO residents was 44.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.455%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

31 people

0.423%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

29 people

As of 2017, 0.455% of Clark County, MO residents (31 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clark County, MO was 0.423%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    41,972 ± 5,012 people

  2. India

    19,111 ± 3,389 people

  3. China

    16,010 ± 3,102 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,972 Missouri residents, followed by India with 19,111 and China with 16,010.

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Citizenship

99.6%

2017 Citizenship

99.7%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.6% of Clark County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Clark County, MO was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    6.62k ± 15

  2. Two or More Races

    114 ± 36.2

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    35 ± 54.3

In 2017, there were 58 times more White Alone residents (6.62k people) in Clark County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 114 Two or More Races and 35 Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Clark County, MO citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Clark County, MO was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Clark County, MO are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    237 ± 62

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    55 ± 35

  3. World War II

    46 ± 26

Clark County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Clark County, MO was $85,000 in 2017, which is 0.391 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $85,900 to $85,000, a 1.05% decrease. The homeownership rate in Clark County, MO is 75.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Clark County, MO have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Clark County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$45,216

Median Household Income

± $2,441

2.91k

Number of Households

± 215

In 2017, the median household income of the 2.91k households in Clark County, MO grew to $45,216 from the previous year's value of $45,169.

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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Housing

Property Value

$85,000

2017 Median

± $5,664

$85,900

2016 Median

± $6,328

In 2017, the median property value in Clark County, MO declined from to $85,000 from the previous year's value of $85,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Clark County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clark County, MO the largest share of households have a property value in the $50k - $60k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Clark County, MO 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 range.

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Rent vs Own

75.1%

2017 Homeownership

75.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 75.1% of the housing units in Clark County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Clark County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clark County, MO have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Clark County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    79.2%

  2. Worked At Home

    7.95%

  3. Carpooled

    7.73%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Clark County, MO was Drove Alone (79.2%), followed by those who Worked At Home (7.95%) and those who Carpooled (7.73%).

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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