Clever, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Clever is a city in Christian County
, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 1,809 as of the 2009 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri
Metropolitan Statistical Area
. They have recently built a new high school and library. For being a small town they have some good businesses and are increasingly growing. They now have a Murfins Market, Dollar General, Lucky Panda, and Oohs Ahs Salon.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 1,010 people, 388 households, and 282 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,581.7 people per square mile (609.3/km²). There were 420 housing units at an average density of 657.7 per square mile (253.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 0.30% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.
There were 388 households out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples
living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,798, and the median income for a family was $38,500. Males had a median income of $27,955 versus $21,477 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,958. About 3.6% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
History
Clever was established in the 19th century and did quite well as a town while the railroad ran by it. There was a movie theater and a hotel. Yet, after the train no longer ran there, the people in town spread somewhat, moving to nearby Boaz, but most to more populated towns such as Nixa or Republic.
There are approximately 7000 students in the entire school system. In March 2006 a series of tornadoes smashed into the outer reaches of the town, resulting in the loss of only a few houses with no injuries.
Clever is the birthplace of television actor Robert Mandan
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Christian County, Missouri
Christian County is a county located in Southwest Missouri. The county had a population of 54,285 in 2000 census. According to the 2010 census, the county's population is 77,422 , making it the fastest growing county in Missouri and one of the fastest growing in the nation as the county becomes...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,809 as of the 2009 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area
The Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of five counties in southwestern Missouri, anchored by the city of Springfield - the state's third largest city. Other primary population centers in the metro area include Nixa, Ozark,...
. They have recently built a new high school and library. For being a small town they have some good businesses and are increasingly growing. They now have a Murfins Market, Dollar General, Lucky Panda, and Oohs Ahs Salon.
Geography
Clever is located at 37°1′44"N 93°28′12"W (37.028804, -93.470067).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,010 people, 388 households, and 282 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,581.7 people per square mile (609.3/km²). There were 420 housing units at an average density of 657.7 per square mile (253.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 0.30% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of the population.
There were 388 households out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,798, and the median income for a family was $38,500. Males had a median income of $27,955 versus $21,477 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $14,958. About 3.6% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
History
Clever was established in the 19th century and did quite well as a town while the railroad ran by it. There was a movie theater and a hotel. Yet, after the train no longer ran there, the people in town spread somewhat, moving to nearby Boaz, but most to more populated towns such as Nixa or Republic.
There are approximately 7000 students in the entire school system. In March 2006 a series of tornadoes smashed into the outer reaches of the town, resulting in the loss of only a few houses with no injuries.
Clever is the birthplace of television actor Robert Mandan
Robert Mandan
Robert Mandan is an American actor, most famous for his portrayals of playwright David Allen on the NBC serial From These Roots from 1958–1961, businessman Sam Reynolds on the serial Search for Tomorrow from 1965 to 1970, and his subsequent satire of the genre playing Chester Tate on the sitcom...
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External links
- Historic maps of Clever in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...