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Clarence

Iowa · 996 residents (2025 est.) · 0.761 sq mi
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Clarence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,166
+16%since 2000
from 1,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,532 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−13%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:996 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8359411K1K1K1990201020202024Clarence
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,027
+69%since 2000
from $17,157 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+7%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.2%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+51%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,000)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,143)
Black1.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score4.9%(57)
Diversity Score
5
+876%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarence, Iowa?

Clarence, Iowa has about 1,166 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarence, Iowa?

The typical household in Clarence, Iowa earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarence, Iowa expensive?

In Clarence, Iowa, the median home is worth about $154,300, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Clarence, Iowa?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clarence, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarence, Iowa?

About 12.1% of people in Clarence, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarence, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarence, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 218 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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