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Clive

Iowa · 19,861 residents (2025 est.) · 7.654 sq mi
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Clive is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,121. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $401,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 76% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,012
+48%since 2000
from 12,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,484 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 1,680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+7%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,861 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K13K17K20K1990201020202024Clive
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,121
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,127 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,890
+50%since 2000
from $40,053 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−3%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration19.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$401,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(11,809)
Black1.2%(160)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(333)
Asian2.8%(366)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(2,078)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(14,859)
Black2.9%(548)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(2,431)
Asian4.3%(813)
Other1.9%(361)
Diversity Score46.2%(8,788)
Diversity Score
46
+186%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+113%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clive, Iowa?

Clive, Iowa has about 19,012 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clive, Iowa?

The typical household in Clive, Iowa earns about $132,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clive, Iowa expensive?

In Clive, Iowa, the median home is worth about $401,100, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in Clive, Iowa?

About 61.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clive, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clive, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in Clive, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clive, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clive, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,550 residents, a change of about 155 percent over that period.

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