Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Clarkton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

958

Median Agei

27.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49%469

Hispanic/Latino

32.6%312

Two or More

12.9%124

Black

5.2%50

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.5%46

High School Diploma

35.5%171

Some College (<1 yr)

1.5%7

Some College (1+ yr)

6.8%33

Associate's Degree

6%29

Bachelor's Degree

4.6%22

HS or Higher

63.9%

BA or Higher

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$47,000

Median Renti

$611

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%197

Renter-Occupied

41.7%141

Total Units

472

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

28.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

52.3%103

$50K–$100K

42.6%84

$100K–$150K

1%2

$200K–$300K

4.1%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

1.7%8

1990–1999

3%14

1980–1989

29.9%141

1970–1979

25%118

1960–1969

14%66

1950–1959

5.9%28

1940–1949

6.6%31

1939 or earlier

14%66

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.1%193

Electricity

38.8%131

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,333

Mean Household Incomei

$50,432

Per Capita Incomei

$17,213

Poverty Ratei

31.7%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

310

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%17

$10K–$15K

10.4%35

$15K–$20K

1.2%4

$20K–$25K

10.1%34

$25K–$30K

7.7%26

$30K–$35K

6.2%21

$35K–$40K

2.4%8

$40K–$45K

2.4%8

$45K–$50K

13.9%47

$50K–$60K

12.4%42

$60K–$75K

6.8%23

$75K–$100K

12.1%41

$100K–$125K

5.9%20

$125K–$150K

0.9%3

$150K–$200K

2.7%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

181

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing75 homes100% occupied$409/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,333/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

45%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

32%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

18%

Moderate / aboveOver $37K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

808.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.7%Insured

18.3%Uninsured