Clarence, Missouri facts for kids
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Clarence, Missouri
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Location of Clarence, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 738 |
| • Density | 637.86/sq mi (246.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63437
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-13978 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0715868 |
Clarence is a small city located in western Shelby County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
In 2020, a count of all the people living there, called a census, showed that 738 people called Clarence home.
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History of Clarence
Clarence was officially started in 1857. People say the town was named after Clarence Duff. He was the son of one of the first people to settle in the area.
A post office opened in Clarence in 1859. This meant people could send and receive letters and packages.
Where is Clarence Located?
Clarence is in the southwest part of Shelby County. You can find it along Missouri Route 151. It's also near U.S. Route 36.
The city is about ten miles east of Macon. Macon is in a nearby county called Macon County.
The United States Census Bureau says Clarence covers about 1.16 square miles (3.00 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People in Clarence
The number of people living in Clarence has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 813 people living in the city. These people made up 355 households.
A household means all the people living in one home. About 199 of these households were families.
The city had about 700 people per square mile. There were also 439 housing units available.
Most people in Clarence were White, about 98%. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (40.8%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent.
The average age of people in Clarence was about 43 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18. Also, about 24% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 24% were 65 years or older.
There were slightly more females than males in Clarence. About 53% of the population was female.
Education in Clarence
Students in Clarence go to schools in the Shelby County R-IV School District. The city also has a place for everyone to read and learn. It's called the Clarence Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Clarence (Misuri) para niños
