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Clearfield

Iowa · 278 residents (2025 est.) · 1.19 sq mi
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Clearfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $72,800. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
396
+7%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
−19%since 2000
from 52.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:278 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2613113614114611990201020202024Clearfield
2024396
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,203 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,447
+128%since 2000
from $13,810 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+46%since 2010
from 0.325 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+52%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(10)
Diversity Score15%(60)
Diversity Score
15
+278%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+85%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2012
from 30.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.9%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 50.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearfield, Iowa?

Clearfield, Iowa has about 396 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearfield, Iowa?

The typical household in Clearfield, Iowa earns about $48,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearfield, Iowa expensive?

In Clearfield, Iowa, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Clearfield, Iowa?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clearfield, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearfield, Iowa?

About 20.8% of people in Clearfield, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearfield, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearfield, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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