Clearmont, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 183, Clearmont's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Clearmont is a small community located in Missouri, within Nodaway County. The total population is 183. It ranks as the 754th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clearmont is 47.9 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 13.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clearmont is $43,250. This is 39% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Clearmont, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $111,300. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Clearmont is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clearmont has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clearmont, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.