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Clarence, MO

City in Shelby County, Missouri.

Population

862

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

745

ZIP codes

0

Clarence and its ZIP codes

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Clarence at a glance

  • Clarence is about 8.3 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $31,734 a year, 55% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,100 (68% below Missouri) and median rent is $638 a month.

Local data for Clarence, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Clarence, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$31,734

Poverty rate

26.6%

Median home value

$74,100

Median rent

$638/mo

Homeownership

65.8%

Bachelor's or higher

8.7%

Median age

51.1

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (149), Irish Americans (80), Mexican Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Clarence.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,869

1,805 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,410

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$41.8M

FY 2026, $6,847 per person

Shelby County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Clarence, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone89.8%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Clarence, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

263

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 17°F

42.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Clarence, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

14.6%

U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts

Smoking

20.0%

U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

Cities near Clarence

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LeonardVillage11 mi0.3
MaconCity11 mi6.1
ShelbinaCity12 mi2.3
ShelbyvilleCity12 mi0.8
ExcelloCensus-designated place14 mi0.3
JacksonvilleVillage16 mi0.1
BethelVillage16 mi0.1
AtlantaCity16 mi0.3
BevierCity16 mi1
HollidayVillage19 mi0.3
CairoVillage19 mi0.3
MadisonCity19 mi0.4
NoveltyVillage19 mi0.3
PlevnaCensus-designated place19 mi1.3
CallaoCity19 mi0.5
HunnewellCity22 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Clarence, MO in?
Clarence is in Shelby County, Missouri.
What is the population of Clarence, MO?
About 862 people live in Clarence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Clarence?
Nearby places include Leonard (11 mi), Macon (11 mi), Shelbina (12 mi), Shelbyville (12 mi), Excello (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023