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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Clive

Iowa · 7,462 residents · 7.654 sq mi
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Clive is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,227. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 5,393 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $104,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 76% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,462
−42%vs 2000
vs 12,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
975 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 1,680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,227
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,127 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,327
−47%vs 2000
vs $40,053 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$104,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $177,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$473
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $587 in 2000
US average: $450
63.4%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.2% in 2000
36.6% rent
2.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(7,210)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(80)
Asian1.8%(136)
Other1%(74)
Diversity Score10.7%(798)
11
−34%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.8%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+61%vs 2000
vs 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clive, Iowa?

Clive, Iowa has about 7,462 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clive, Iowa?

The typical household in Clive, Iowa earns about $46,227 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 $104,500, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Clive, Iowa?

About 45.8% 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 2.5% of people in Clive, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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