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Clear Lake

Indiana · 358 residents (2025 est.) · 1.113 sq mi
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Clear Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,292. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $757,400. With a median age of 63.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462
+89%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
415 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.2
+26%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:358 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2182963744515291990201020202024Clear Lake
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,292
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$111,021
+381%since 2000
from $23,092 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.603
+25%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$757,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
63.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+54%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(12)
Diversity Score6.3%(29)
Diversity Score
6
+515%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake, Indiana?

Clear Lake, Indiana has about 462 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clear Lake, Indiana?

The typical household in Clear Lake, Indiana earns about $92,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clear Lake, Indiana expensive?

In Clear Lake, Indiana, the median home is worth about $757,400, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Lake, Indiana?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clear Lake, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clear Lake, Indiana?

About 0.4% of people in Clear Lake, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clear Lake, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clear Lake, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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