Clarks Mills, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Clarks Mills, Wisconsin had a total population of 87, the 775th largest community in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $103,750, which is 34% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 34% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Wisconsin.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x.
Clarks Mills Quick Facts
How Clarks Mills Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86 | 87 | +1.2% |
| Median home value | $156,300 | $121,400 | -22.3% |
How Clarks Mills Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 37 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Clarks Mills Rankings in Wisconsin
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Other Cities in Manitowoc County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | 34,620 | $63,757 | 12.6% | $160,700 |
| Two Rivers | 11,231 | $57,222 | 11.8% | $140,300 |
| Kiel | 3,943 | $75,953 | 8.6% | $191,500 |
| Cleveland | 1,676 | $82,589 | 3.6% | $202,500 |
| Mishicot | 1,450 | $64,554 | 7.2% | $143,800 |
| Reedsville | 1,099 | $72,917 | 9.1% | $167,200 |
| St. Nazianz | 907 | $57,895 | 5.9% | $139,200 |
| Valders | 873 | $81,875 | 5.8% | $170,500 |
| Whitelaw | 862 | $57,027 | 6.0% | $182,800 |
| Francis Creek | 627 | $86,875 | 4.9% | $235,900 |
Cities Similar to Clarks Mills
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowlton | 91 | N/A | $210,000 | 29.7% | 24.2% |
| Maiden Rock | 85 | $89,375 | $178,600 | 36.7% | 0.0% |
| Helenville | 96 | N/A | $391,700 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Leopolis | 100 | N/A | $137,500 | 6.7% | 42.0% |
| Woodford | 75 | N/A | $98,500 | 0.0% | 1.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 87, Clarks Mills'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
Clarks Mills is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Manitowoc County. The total population is 87. It ranks as the 775th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.
Age Demographics
The median age in Clarks Mills is 38.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Clarks Mills is $103,750. This is 34% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Clarks Mills. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Clarks Mills, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $121,400. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Clarks Mills is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Clarks Mills has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents.
Education
31.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Clarks Mills, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Clarks Mills, Wisconsin?
Clarks Mills, Wisconsin has a population of 87 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Clarks Mills, WI?
The median household income in Clarks Mills is $103,750, which is 29% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Clarks Mills, WI?
The ACS sample for Clarks Mills recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Clarks Mills, Wisconsin?
Clarks Mills's population is 95.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Clarks Mills, WI?
The median home value in Clarks Mills is $121,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.2x.
How educated is Clarks Mills, Wisconsin?
31.8% of adults (25+) in Clarks Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.