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Clarence, Missouri

City · Population 724 · #394 in Missouri
Clarence, Missouri

Clarence is a city in western Shelby County, Missouri, United States. The population was 738 at the 2020 census..

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About Clarence

Clarence is a tiny community in northern Missouri counting 724 people who proudly call it home.

Clarence holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 624 residents per square mile.

What Makes Clarence Unique

  • One of 5 places in the US named Clarence — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Clarence

  • Casey's — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Lyle Van Houten's Automotive Museum · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)724
Rank in state#394 of 938
Land area1.16 sq mi
Density624/sq mi
Coordinates39.7432, -92.2601

🗺️ Map of Clarence