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Clarence

Iowa · 974 residents · 0.761 sq mi
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Clarence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,200. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
974
−3%since 2000
from 1,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+5%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8359411K1K1K1990201020202024Clarence
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,873
+22%since 2000
from $17,157 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(947)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(40)
Diversity Score
4
+721%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarence, Iowa?

Clarence, Iowa has about 974 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarence, Iowa?

The typical household in Clarence, Iowa earns about $44,200 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 $88,500, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Clarence, Iowa?

About 12.6% 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 14.7% 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 26 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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