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Clearwater

Kansas · 2,481 residents · 1.961 sq mi
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Clearwater has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,831. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $122,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,481
+14%since 2000
from 2,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,265 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+1%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clearwater
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,831
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,694 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,040
+19%since 2000
from $20,286 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,090)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(96)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,384)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(39)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other2.3%(57)
Diversity Score10.6%(264)
Diversity Score
11
+141%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearwater, Kansas?

Clearwater, Kansas has about 2,481 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearwater, Kansas?

The typical household in Clearwater, Kansas earns about $56,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearwater, Kansas expensive?

In Clearwater, Kansas, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Clearwater, Kansas?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clearwater, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearwater, Kansas?

About 5.7% of people in Clearwater, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearwater, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearwater, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 606 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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