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Clarence, MO


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Clarence, Missouri

Clarence, Missouri, in Shelby county, is 54 miles N of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 131 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 915 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Clarence

In Clarence, about 53% of adults are married. In Clarence, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Clarence.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarence had a median family income of $31,397.

Political Inclinations

Clarence folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Clarence.

Clarence Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Clarence that were owner-occupied was 74%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Clarence has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Clarence, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Clarence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyClarence Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyClarence Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Clarence Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Clarence Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Clarence, MO

Comparing Clarence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men23
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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