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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clear Lake

Iowa · 8,161 residents · 10.779 sq mi
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Clear Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,097. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,800. With a median age of 40.7, 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 40.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,161
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8,183 in 1990
1990 – 2025
757 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 759 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+13%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Clear Lake
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,097
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,418 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,213
+58%since 1990
from $12,766 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
25.2% rent
2.5
+29%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(7,981)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(48)
Asian1.7%(139)
Diversity Score7.4%(608)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(7,851)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(152)
Asian0.9%(73)
Diversity Score7.4%(604)
7
−1%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.0%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
−30%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake, Iowa?

Clear Lake, Iowa has about 8,161 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clear Lake, Iowa?

The typical household in Clear Lake, Iowa earns about $35,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clear Lake, Iowa expensive?

In Clear Lake, Iowa, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Lake, Iowa?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clear Lake, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clear Lake, Iowa?

About 7.6% of people in Clear Lake, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clear Lake, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clear Lake, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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