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Clara City

Minnesota · 1,423 residents · 1.88 sq mi
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Clara City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,423
+2%since 2000
from 1,393 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
757 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
−18%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Clara City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,278
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,694
+40%since 2000
from $17,639 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+32%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,357)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(30)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(83)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,259)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(94)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.2%(59)
Diversity Score25.7%(366)
Diversity Score
26
+331%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clara City, Minnesota?

Clara City, Minnesota has about 1,423 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clara City, Minnesota earns about $50,278 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 $113,200, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Clara City, Minnesota?

About 15.3% 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 9.7% 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 104 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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