Population 6,675 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clark County
Household size in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Clark County average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri as a whole, where it has 2.49 people. Household size has climbed from 2.52 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.7, Clark County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Clark County: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Missouri counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only five of 115.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Clark County
Renters in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Clark County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 62.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Clark County: 24.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Clark County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Clark County has older homes than at least four in five Missouri counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $513 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $510 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $584 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $639 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$126 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Clark County pays $639 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $126 a month from 2006–10, a 25% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Clark County
Bachelor's degrees in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Clark County: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Clark County is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Missouri. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Clark County
| Period | Clark County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Clark County is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Missouri as a whole (4.1%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Clark County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2.69 | 44.7 | 5.4% | 21.7% | 24.1% | 1970 | $639 | 15.2% | 91.2% | 5.5% |
| Lee County | 2.25 | 43.7 | 13.9% | 23.7% | 9.7% | 1962 | $834 | 21.3% | 92.5% | 4.2% |
| Scotland County | 3.04 | 35.0 | 4.5% | 17.6% | 27.8% | 1974 | $491 | 14.6% | 73.3% | 0.2% |
| Hancock County | 2.30 | 46.6 | 7.9% | 18.7% | 14.3% | 1963 | $777 | 25.1% | 93.5% | 4.2% |
| Schuyler County | 3.12 | 39.8 | 5.2% | 20.1% | 30.1% | 1965 | $411 | 12.3% | 92.8% | 3.3% |
| McDonough County | 2.10 | 38.6 | 8.6% | 36.5% | 15.4% | 1964 | $730 | 31.1% | 94.8% | 7.3% |
| Putnam County | 2.69 | 44.8 | 7.4% | 17.0% | 31.0% | 1980 | $513 | 23.8% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| Fulton County | 2.33 | 44.1 | 10.5% | 23.4% | 13.0% | 1959 | $854 | 18.6% | 91.2% | 6.3% |
| Mercer County | 2.64 | 42.9 | 11.2% | 19.0% | 27.5% | 1971 | $641 | 18.1% | 90.9% | 3.4% |
| Harrison County | 2.56 | 43.9 | 9.0% | 28.6% | 20.1% | 1966 | $759 | 15.7% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
| Worth County | 2.26 | 49.2 | 10.3% | 17.9% | 24.5% | 1961 | $393 | 22.0% | 95.0% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: McIntosh County, GA · Madison County, AR · Madison County, IA · Madison County, MO · Madison County, TX · Magoffin County, KY · Maries County, MO · Marion County, GA · Marion County, TX · Marshall County, IL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Clark County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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