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Clarissa

Minnesota · 609 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Clarissa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% 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 $46,100. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

609
−3%since 1990
from 625 in 1990
1990 – 2025
600 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 616 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
52.4
−4%since 1990
from 54.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5376186997808611990201020202024Clarissa
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,125
+77%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,795 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,913
+99%since 1990
from $7,492 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
−20.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$267
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
25.0% rent
1.8
−16%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(625)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(591)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score4.1%(25)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+18.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−35%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarissa, Minnesota?

Clarissa, Minnesota has about 609 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarissa, Minnesota?

The typical household in Clarissa, Minnesota earns about $25,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarissa, Minnesota expensive?

In Clarissa, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $46,100, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Clarissa, Minnesota?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clarissa, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarissa, Minnesota?

About 8.3% of people in Clarissa, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarissa, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarissa, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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