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Clarkfield

Minnesota · 863 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Clarkfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,708. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,400. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
863
−9%since 2000
from 944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
762 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
−4%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6747588419241K1990201020202024Clarkfield
2024913
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,708
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,819 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,298
+23%since 2000
from $17,349 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(923)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(808)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5%(43)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.8%(24)
Diversity Score18.7%(161)
Diversity Score
19
+445%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkfield, Minnesota?

Clarkfield, Minnesota has about 863 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarkfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Clarkfield, Minnesota earns about $32,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkfield, Minnesota expensive?

In Clarkfield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $50,400, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkfield, Minnesota?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkfield, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkfield, Minnesota?

About 18.3% of people in Clarkfield, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarkfield, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarkfield, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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