The City of Clarence is located on Highway 36 in Shelby County, Missouri. According to the 2000 census the population is 915.
Mission Statement
The mission for the City of Clarence is to support a quality of life that facilitates safety and closeness of the citizens in hopes of continuing the neighborly attitude of Clarence. The City will strive to pursue opportunities for prosperity and growth of the community.
Interesting Things About Clarence
The community is believed named for Clarence Duff, son of railroad contractor. 30% of Clarence residents report German ancestry, and 14% report Irish. 6% of Clarence residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree. Median rent in Clarence, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $198. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $460. The average commute time for Clarence workers is 24 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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