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Clarence

Iowa · 1,039 residents · 0.761 sq mi
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Clarence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,039
+3%since 2000
from 1,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,365 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8359411K1K1K1990201020202024Clarence
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,063
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,970
+57%since 2000
from $17,157 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
30.5% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(993)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(53)
Diversity Score
5
+923%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarence, Iowa?

Clarence, Iowa has about 1,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarence, Iowa?

The typical household in Clarence, Iowa earns about $54,063 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 $108,300, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Clarence, Iowa?

About 16.4% 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 10.3% 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 91 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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