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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clara City

Minnesota · 1,393 residents · 1.88 sq mi
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Clara City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,306. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $58,500. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,393
+6%since 1990
from 1,319 in 1990
1990 – 2025
741 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 702 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.4
−4%since 1990
from 50.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Clara City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,306
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,639
+67%since 1990
from $10,580 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$383
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
80.4%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
19.6% rent
1.7
+22%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,311)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score1.5%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,357)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(30)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score6%(83)
6
+296%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.3%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−35%since 1990
from 16.8 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 Clara City, Minnesota?

Clara City, Minnesota has about 1,393 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clara City, Minnesota?

The typical household in Clara City, Minnesota earns about $34,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clara City, Minnesota expensive?

In Clara City, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $58,500, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Clara City, Minnesota?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clara City, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clara City, Minnesota?

About 7.3% of people in Clara City, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clara City, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clara City, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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