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Clara, MS

Census-designated place in Wayne County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39324.

Population

540

Land area

3.9sq mi

People per sq mi

139

ZIP codes

1

Clara and its ZIP codes

Full map

Clara at a glance

  • Clara is about 2.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $30,645 a year, 46% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,700 (43% below Mississippi).

Local data for Clara, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Clara, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$30,645

Poverty rate

1.5%

Median home value

$96,700

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

41.1%

Median age

67.4

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (83).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Clara.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$44,553

4,865 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,666

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$115M

FY 2026, $5,825 per person

PPP loans

$3,719

1 loan, 1 job reported

Wayne County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Clara, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone100.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Clara, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

247

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

26

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 36°F

60.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Clara, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.0%

U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

18.4%

U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Clara

1 in or overlapping Clara. Population shown

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Cities near Clara

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WaynesboroCity7.5 mi12.7
BuckatunnaCensus-designated place11 mi6.2
State LineTown16 mi4.3
ShubutaTown19 mi2.4
OvettCensus-designated place21 mi1.7
RichtonTown22 mi2.3
Millry, ALTown22 mi7.5
Fruitdale, ALCensus-designated place23 mi4.5
SandersvilleTown24 mi5
Silas, ALTown25 mi5.2
Cullomburg, ALCensus-designated place25 mi5.3
De SotoCensus-designated place27 mi3.8
Chatom, ALTown27 mi10.7
HeidelbergTown27 mi5.1
SharonCensus-designated place28 mi8.6
LaurelCity28 mi18.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Clara, MS in?
Clara is in Wayne County, Mississippi.
What ZIP codes are in Clara, MS?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Clara include 39324.
What is the population of Clara, MS?
About 540 people live in Clara, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Clara?
Nearby places include Waynesboro (7.5 mi), Buckatunna (11 mi), State Line (16 mi), Shubuta (19 mi), Ovett (21 mi).

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