Clarence is a city located in Shelby County Missouri. Clarence has a 2024 population of 715. Clarence is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 735 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarence is $41,130 with a poverty rate of 32.9%. The median age in Clarence is 52.3 years: 49.5 years for males, and 53.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 821 | 91.83% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 20 | 2.24% |
| Other race | 19 | 2.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 403 | 2.12 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Non Family | 185 | 1.06 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Married | 135 | 2.96 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Female | 72 | 3.17 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 11 | 2.91 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 13.53% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 5.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59 | 8.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 2.28% |
| High School Graduate | 361 | 54.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.04% |
| Some College | 77 | 11.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 612 | 538 | 74 |
| Asian | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $20,729 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,813 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,796 | $43,625 | $29,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,000 | $21,250 | $27,500 |
| Overall | $32,083 | $38,000 | $29,318 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $32,917 | $43,750 |
$32,083
Average Earnings
$38,000
Average Male
$29,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.39% of Clarence residents speak only English, while 5.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 773 | 249 | 32.21% |
| Multiple | 34 | 17 | 50% |
| Other | 19 | 14 | 73.68% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 14 | 35.9% |
32.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.22%
Male Poverty Rate
37.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarence is Other, with 73.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarence is White, with 32.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.2% |
| High School | 36.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 34.33% |
| Some College | 24.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,250 | $45,953 |
| Households | $29,306 | $41,130 |
| Married Families | $34,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,906 | $33,491 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
92
Number of Veterans
92
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 13.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
62.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.8%
Labor Force Participation
40.6%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.25%
Born in Clarence
97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born
2.8%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.2% of Clarence residents were born in the United States, with 70.25% having been born in Missouri. 2.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 690 | -5 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 695 | -5 | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 700 | -5 | -0.71% |
| 2026 | 705 | -5 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 710 | -5 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 715 | -5 | -0.69% |
| 2023 | 720 | -7 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 727 | 7 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 720 | -15 | -2.04% |
| 2020 | 735 | -16 | -2.13% |
| 2019 | 751 | -10 | -1.31% |
| 2018 | 761 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 761 | -5 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 766 | -9 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 775 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 775 | -7 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 782 | -9 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 791 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 794 | -18 | -2.22% |
| 2010 | 812 | 0 | 0% |