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Clarkson Valley, Missouri
City
Location of Clarkson Valley, Missouri
Location of Clarkson Valley, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County St. Louis
Incorporated 1950
Government
 • Type Mayor–council
Area
 • Total 2.73 sq mi (7.08 km2)
 • Land 2.69 sq mi (6.98 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,609
 • Density 968.09/sq mi (373.81/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 636
FIPS code 29-14176
GNIS feature ID 2393543

Clarkson Valley is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,609 people lived there. It is known as a nice suburb of St. Louis.

Exploring Clarkson Valley's Location

Clarkson Valley is in the state of Missouri. It is part of St. Louis County. The city covers a total area of about 2.75 square miles (7.12 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.70 square miles (6.99 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Clarkson Valley?

Clarkson Valley has seen its population grow over the years. Here is how the number of people living there has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1960 137 —
1970 157 14.6%
1980 1,435 814.0%
1990 2,508 74.8%
2000 2,675 6.7%
2010 2,632 −1.6%
2020 2,609 −0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

The city is considered a well-off area. In 2019, the average household income was around $257,536. This number can change from year to year.

A Look at the 2020 Population

In 2020, there were 2,609 people living in Clarkson Valley. These people made up 936 households. Most households, 824 of them, were families. The city had about 966 people per square mile.

The people living in Clarkson Valley came from different backgrounds:

  • About 88.8% were White.
  • About 1.3% were African American.
  • About 4.0% were Asian.
  • About 0.8% were from other backgrounds.
  • About 4.4% were from two or more backgrounds.
  • About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Most households (88.0%) were married couples living together. About 21.7% of households had children under 18. The average family had about 2.96 people.

The average age in the city was 51.8 years.

  • About 21.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 27.6% were 65 years or older.
  • The population was almost evenly split between males (51.0%) and females (48.9%).

Understanding the 2010 Population

In 2010, Clarkson Valley had 2,632 people. There were 882 households, and 801 of these were families. The population density was about 974.8 people per square mile.

The racial makeup in 2010 was:

  • About 92.9% White.
  • About 1.5% African American.
  • About 3.5% Asian.
  • About 0.2% Pacific Islander.
  • About 0.6% from other races.
  • About 1.3% from two or more races.
  • About 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 40.8% of households had children under 18. Most households (85.3%) were married couples. The average household size was 2.98 people, and the average family size was 3.14 people.

The median age in 2010 was 46.9 years.

  • About 27.8% of residents were under 18.
  • About 14.5% were 65 or older.
  • The city had slightly more females (50.3%) than males (49.7%).

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