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Clare

Iowa · 190 residents · 0.496 sq mi
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Clare has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,800. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

190
+9%since 1990
from 174 in 1990
1990 – 2025
383 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 351 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+22%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1111441772102431990201020202024Clare
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,429 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,838
+70%since 1990
from $8,118 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−16.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
+93%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $188 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
20.3% rent
2.4
+71%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.5 min
−68%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clare, Iowa?

Clare, Iowa has about 190 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clare, Iowa?

The typical household in Clare, Iowa earns about $24,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clare, Iowa expensive?

In Clare, Iowa, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Clare, Iowa?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clare, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clare, Iowa?

About 6.0% of people in Clare, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clare, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clare, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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