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Clarion

Iowa · 2,968 residents · 3.359 sq mi
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The short version

Clarion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,026. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,500. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,968
+10%since 1990
from 2,703 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
884 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 805 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.8
+4%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Clarion
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,026
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,933 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,431
+52%since 1990
from $12,095 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(71)
Asian0.4%(12)
Diversity Score8.7%(234)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(2,653)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(291)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score22.8%(677)
Diversity Score
23
+163%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+22%since 1990
from 9.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarion, Iowa?

Clarion, Iowa has about 2,968 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarion, Iowa?

The typical household in Clarion, Iowa earns about $37,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarion, Iowa expensive?

In Clarion, Iowa, the median home is worth about $58,500, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Clarion, Iowa?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clarion, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarion, Iowa?

About 9.9% of people in Clarion, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarion, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarion, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 265 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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