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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clive

Iowa · 12,855 residents · 7.654 sq mi
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Clive is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,127. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $177,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 88% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,855
+72%since 1990
from 7,462 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,680 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 975 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+11%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K10K13K17K20K1990201020202024Clive
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,127
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,227 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,053
+88%since 1990
from $21,327 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$177,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $104,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$587
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $473 in 1990
US average: $602
76.2%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
23.8% rent
2.4
+6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(7,210)
Black0.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(80)
Asian1.8%(136)
Diversity Score10.7%(798)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(11,809)
Black1.2%(160)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(333)
Asian2.8%(366)
Diversity Score16.2%(2,078)
16
+51%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.0%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 96.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
−38%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 12,855 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clive, Iowa?

The typical household in Clive, Iowa earns about $74,127 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 $177,700, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Clive, Iowa?

About 56.0% 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 3.5% 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 5,393 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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