Clark, MO Demographics
A map of Clark's Population by Race
Clark, Missouri has an estimated population of 200, a large decrease from the 254 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 10.0% Multiracial, 2.5% Native American/Other, 1.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clark, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Clark has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Clark, that probability was 18.3% in 2020 and 25.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Clark is ranked the 735th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Clark was ranked the 654th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Clark's White Population
172 residents of Clark, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clark is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Clark ranks 496th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Clark's White population has declined by an estimated 24.9%. White residents' share of Clark's population has decreased from 90.2% to 86.0%.
Clark is more White than neighboring Renick (76.5% White), and Moberly (82.6% White). Clark is less White than neighboring Sturgeon (88.3% White), Middle Grove (100% White), and Higbee (94.1% White).
Clark's Black Population
3 residents of Clark, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clark is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Clark ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Clark's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Black residents' share of Clark's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.
Clark is more Black than neighboring Sturgeon (0.2% Black), Renick (0.8% Black), Middle Grove (0% Black), and Higbee (0% Black). Clark is less Black than neighboring Moberly (8.3% Black).
Clark's Asian Population
0 residents of Clark, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clark is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Clark ranks 425th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Clark's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Clark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Clark is less Asian than neighboring Sturgeon (0.4% Asian), and Moberly (0.3% Asian).
Clark's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Clark, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clark is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Clark ranks 834th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Clark's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Clark's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.
Clark is less Hispanic than neighboring Sturgeon (3% Hispanic), Renick (21% Hispanic), and Moberly (2.6% Hispanic).
Clark's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Clark, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clark is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Clark ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Clark's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Native American/Other residents' share of Clark's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.5%.
Clark is more Native American/Other than neighboring Renick (0% Native American/Other), Middle Grove (0% Native American/Other), Moberly (0.2% Native American/Other), and Higbee (0% Native American/Other). Clark is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sturgeon (2.6% Native American/Other).
Clark's Multiracial Population
20 residents of Clark, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clark is higher than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Clark ranks 271st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Clark's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Clark's population has increased from 6.3% to 10.0%.
Clark is more Multiracial than neighboring Sturgeon (5.5% Multiracial), Renick (1.7% Multiracial), Middle Grove (0% Multiracial), Moberly (6% Multiracial), and Higbee (5.9% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.