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Clark County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Clark County, Missouri has a population of 6,680, the 102nd most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $51,458 and the median home value is $117,600. The poverty rate is 9.4%.

Clark County Quick Facts

Population 6,680
Median Household Income $51,458
Median Home Value $117,600
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Median Age 43.5 years
Homeownership Rate 78.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.3%
High School Graduation 90.0%
Cities/Places 8
Population 6,680 102nd of 115
Median Income $51,458 25% lower than state
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Unemployment 5.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.9%
$25K-$50K 26.7%
$50K-$100K 30.0%
$100K+ 21.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.8%
$10K-$15K
5.6%
$15K-$20K
2.5%
$20K-$25K
9.0%
$25K-$30K
3.8%
$30K-$35K
7.4%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
4.3%
$45K-$50K
7.2%
$50K-$60K
7.6%
$60K-$75K
10.7%
$75K-$100K
11.7%
$100K-$125K
7.3%
$125K-$150K
6.5%
$150K-$200K
3.6%
$200K+
4.0%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%
54.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

8out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Clark County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Kahoka2,083$35,9939.3%$94,800
Wayland489N/A8.4%N/A
Wyaconda193$48,67232.2%$56,800
St. Francisville177N/A61.6%N/A
Medill121$137,0005.0%$215,400
Luray109$70,50032.1%$51,300
Alexandria50$33,12544.0%$33,300
Revere49$56,2500.0%$65,000

Population Overview

Clark County is located in Missouri with a total population of 6,680. It is the 102nd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clark County is 43.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clark County is $51,458. This is 25% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $117,600. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Clark County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clark County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clark County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clark County, Missouri?

Clark County has a population of 6,680, making it the 102nd most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Clark County?

The median household income in Clark County is $51,458 with a poverty rate of 9.4%.

How many cities are in Clark County, Missouri?

Clark County contains 8 Census-designated places.