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Clarinda

Iowa · 5,572 residents · 5.1 sq mi
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Clarinda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,572
−2%since 2000
from 5,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,093 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Clarinda
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,259
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,871 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,539
+22%since 2000
from $15,136 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(5,193)
Black4.5%(258)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(80)
Asian1.1%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(964)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(4,863)
Black5.5%(306)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(180)
Asian1.5%(84)
Other2.5%(137)
Diversity Score29.1%(1,622)
Diversity Score
29
+72%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarinda, Iowa?

Clarinda, Iowa has about 5,572 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarinda, Iowa?

The typical household in Clarinda, Iowa earns about $35,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarinda, Iowa expensive?

In Clarinda, Iowa, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Clarinda, Iowa?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clarinda, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarinda, Iowa?

About 11.6% of people in Clarinda, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarinda, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarinda, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 467 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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