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Clarks Grove

Minnesota · 694 residents · 0.599 sq mi
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Clarks Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,278. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% 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 $98,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
−5%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.3
+7%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5346036717398081990201020202024Clarks Grove
2024636
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(42)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(52)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(60)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(35)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(90)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.4%(86)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(77)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(99)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.8%(75)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.9%(27)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,278
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,898
+51%since 2000
from $16,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clarks Grove on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(693)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(39)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(25)
Asian16.6%(115)
Other6.3%(43)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(17)
Asian origin
Burmese19.5%(125)
Laotian1.3%(8)
Ancestry
German26.9%(172)
Norwegian20.9%(134)
Irish6.7%(43)
Danish5.8%(37)
Dutch5.3%(34)
English5%(32)
French3.8%(24)
Polish3.8%(24)
Czech2.2%(14)
Scottish1.9%(12)
Russian0.6%(4)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.5%(3)
Belgian0.3%(2)
Welsh0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Burmese population · Largest Irish population · Largest Danish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.8%(97)
Married53.8%(150)
Widowed1.4%(4)
Divorced10%(28)
Women 15+
Never married23.1%(55)
Married64.3%(153)
Widowed8%(19)
Divorced4.6%(11)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarks Grove, Minnesota?

Clarks Grove, Minnesota has about 694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarks Grove, Minnesota?

The typical household in Clarks Grove, Minnesota earns about $55,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarks Grove, Minnesota expensive?

In Clarks Grove, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $98,500, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Clarks Grove, Minnesota?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clarks Grove, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarks Grove, Minnesota?

About 5.8% of people in Clarks Grove, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarks Grove, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarks Grove, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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