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Clark, South Dakota

Clark, South Dakota, in Clark county, is 104 miles NW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 219 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 1,285 people in the city.

The People and Families of Clark

In Clark, about 57% of adults are married. In Clark, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Clark has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clark had a median family income of $39,167. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Clark.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Clark Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Clark is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Clark, 91% of commuters drive to work. Clark is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Clark strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyClark Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Clark Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Clark Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Clark, SD

Comparing Clark to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity25
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work96
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built22
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