City

Clarence, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Missouri

👥1,558Population
💰$35,170Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$77,200Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.7%
Asian1.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.2%)
HS Graduate476 (51.5%)
Some College114 (12.3%)
Associates48 (5.2%)
Bachelors58 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree218 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 51.5%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad51.5%
Some College12.3%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,170 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$77,200 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$596/mo
Total Housing Units746
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Clarence, MO

Clarence is a city in Missouri, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,558 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Clarence is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,170 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clarence is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $596 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarence is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.26%).

Clarence, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Clarence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63437 1,558 $35,170 $77,200 $596 2.1% 29.8% 73.9%