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Clarissa

Minnesota · 661 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 $43,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $93,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
+9%since 2000
from 609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
651 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
−16%since 2000
from 52.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5376186997808611990201020202024Clarissa
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,250
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,215
+49%since 2000
from $14,913 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(591)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(556)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(65)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other3.6%(24)
Diversity Score32.9%(218)
Diversity Score
33
+701%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+95%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarissa, Minnesota?

Clarissa, Minnesota has about 661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarissa, Minnesota?

The typical household in Clarissa, Minnesota earns about $43,250 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Clarissa, Minnesota?

About 14.5% 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 10.4% of people in Clarissa, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarissa, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarissa, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 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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