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Clearfield

Iowa · 278 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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Clearfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,438. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
278
−25%since 2000
from 371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−20%since 2000
from 52.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613113614114611990201020202024Clearfield
2024396
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,438
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,788
+51%since 2000
from $13,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+61%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score12.1%(34)
Diversity Score
12
+204%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearfield, Iowa?

Clearfield, Iowa has about 278 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearfield, Iowa?

The typical household in Clearfield, Iowa earns about $38,438 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Clearfield, Iowa?

About 14.5% 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 18.5% of people in Clearfield, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearfield, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearfield, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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