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Clarion

Iowa · 2,810 residents · 3.359 sq mi
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Clarion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,884. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,800. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,810
−5%since 2000
from 2,968 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
837 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−6%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Clarion
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,884
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,026 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,975
+36%since 2000
from $18,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(2,653)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(291)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(677)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(1,978)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(737)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other3.5%(98)
Diversity Score56.2%(1,580)
Diversity Score
56
+146%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+11%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarion, Iowa?

Clarion, Iowa has about 2,810 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarion, Iowa?

The typical household in Clarion, Iowa earns about $39,884 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Clarion, Iowa?

About 13.6% 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 20.4% 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 107 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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