Clark, Missouri facts for kids
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Clark, Missouri
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Location of Clark, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 424.75/sq mi (163.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65243
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-14068 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393537 |
Clark is a small city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 254 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Clark
The town of Clark got its own post office in 1887. This means people could send and receive mail there. The community was named after John Bullock Clark Jr.. He was an important person who served as a U.S. Congressman five times. A Congressman is someone who helps make laws for the country.
Geography of Clark
Clark is located in the state of Missouri. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.58 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Clark
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 194 | — | |
| 1900 | 223 | 14.9% | |
| 1910 | 300 | 34.5% | |
| 1920 | 315 | 5.0% | |
| 1930 | 334 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 273 | −18.3% | |
| 1950 | 276 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 260 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 271 | 4.2% | |
| 1980 | 304 | 12.2% | |
| 1990 | 257 | −15.5% | |
| 2000 | 275 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 298 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 254 | −14.8% | |
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Clark's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Clark had 298 people living there. There were 105 households and 71 families. A household is a group of people living in one home.
Most of the people living in Clark were White (97.7%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (0.3%). About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (45.7%) had children under 18 living with them. About 44.8% of households were married couples. The average household had about 2.84 people.
The average age of people in Clark was 30 years old. About 32.6% of residents were under 18. And 9.1% were 65 years old or older. The city had almost an equal number of males (49.7%) and females (50.3%).
Famous People from Clark
- Omar Bradley (February 12, 1893 - August 8, 1981) - He was a very important General in the United States Army. He helped lead American forces in North Africa and Europe during World War II.
- Nathan Truesdell - He is a documentary filmmaker. He was born and grew up right here in Clark.
See also
In Spanish: Clark (Misuri) para niños
