Clark County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Clark County, Wisconsin, has a population of approximately 35,135. The racial composition includes 97.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino residents account for around 2.7% of the population. The county covers an area of 1,219 square miles, with a population density of about 29 people per square mile. The median age is approximately 40.7 years, and the median household income is around $51,000.

As of 2023, Clark County, WI has a median home value of approximately $146,000. The homeownership rate is around 77.5%. Housing units total about 15,500, with a median rent of $655 per month. The vacancy rate for rental properties stands at 6.3%. The county has seen a modest annual home appreciation rate of about 4.2% over the past decade.

For up-to-date Clark County, WI elections information, visit the official Clark County website or the Wisconsin Elections Commission's site. As of the latest elections, notable positions include county clerk, sheriff, and other local offices. Candidates for recent major elections included incumbents and challengers across various parties.

In the 2022 general elections, voter turnout in Clark County was 61%, with over 15,000 ballots cast. Major contested positions included:

1. County Sheriff: Scott A. Haines (Republican) vs. Kyle Kodiak (Independent)
2. County Clerk: Christina Jensen (Incumbent, Republican) unopposed
3. District Attorney: Kimberly Ellefson (Incumbent, Republican) unopposed

For local referendums and specific candidate details, consult the official election results and candidate filings. Always check for the most current information ahead of upcoming elections.

Clark County, WI presents a mixed educational profile. According to the latest data available:

• 87.6% of residents aged 25 and over have at least a high school diploma.
• 13.8% possess a bachelor's degree or higher.

In comparison, the national averages are:

• 89.7% have at least a high school diploma.
• 35% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

The state of Wisconsin reports:

• 92.4% have at least a high school diploma.
• 30.8% possess a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Thus, Clark County falls below both the national and state averages in educational attainment.

Clark County, WI has a diverse employment landscape. As of the most recent data, the county's labor force comprises approximately 17,000 individuals, with an unemployment rate around 3.6%, slightly below the national average of 3.7% and close to the Wisconsin state average of 3.5%.

Top industries in Clark County include manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and retail. Manufacturing is particularly prominent, employing around 30% of the workforce, significantly higher than the national average of approximately 8.5% and the state average of 16%. Agriculture also plays a crucial role, with about 13% of the workforce engaged in farming activities, compared to the national average of around 1.3% and the Wisconsin state average of 2.5%.

Healthcare and social assistance employ about 12% of the workforce, which aligns closely with the national figure of 13%. Retail trades employ roughly 10%, comparable to the national average of 10.5%.

As of the most recent data, Clark County, WI has a median household income of approximately $52,000. In comparison, the median household income in the state of Wisconsin is about $63,000, while the national median household income is roughly $68,700. This positions Clark County below both the state and national averages in terms of income.

This income disparity highlights the economic challenges faced by residents in Clark County relative to broader state and national conditions.

As of 2021, Clark County, WI, had a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The violent crime rate stood at 1.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, while the property crime rate was 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This demonstrates a low level of criminal activity in both categories.

These figures indicate that Clark County remains a safe region with lower crime rates compared to broader national statistics.