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Claremont

Minnesota · 513 residents · 1.077 sq mi
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Claremont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,800. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
513
−17%since 2000
from 620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+17%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4565446327208081990201020202024Claremont
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,987 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,866
+35%since 2000
from $15,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(216)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(391)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(88)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other5.6%(29)
Diversity Score48.2%(247)
Diversity Score
48
+38%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, Minnesota?

Claremont, Minnesota has about 513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claremont, Minnesota?

The typical household in Claremont, Minnesota earns about $54,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claremont, Minnesota expensive?

In Claremont, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, Minnesota?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Claremont, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claremont, Minnesota?

About 20.9% of people in Claremont, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claremont, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Claremont, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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