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Clear Lake

Indiana · 354 residents · 1.113 sq mi
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Clear Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,375. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $679,300. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
354
+45%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.4
+23%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2182963744515291990201020202024Clear Lake
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,184
+330%since 2000
from $23,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$679,300
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
7.6
+43%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(7)
Diversity Score
2
+105%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake, Indiana?

Clear Lake, Indiana has about 354 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clear Lake, Indiana earns about $89,375 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 $679,300, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Lake, Indiana?

About 54.8% 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 3.5% 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 66 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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