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Clear Lake

Minnesota · 545 residents · 1.043 sq mi
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Clear Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 279 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,000. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

545
+105%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
523 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
31.1
−5%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2203594976367751990201020202024Clear Lake
2024579
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,125
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$25,486
+51%since 2000
from $16,894 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.292
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$195,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$621
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
66.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
23.4% rent
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
44.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
55.6%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.7
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(256)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
1
−84%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
8.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
84.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
28.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.2%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake, Minnesota?

Clear Lake, Minnesota has about 545 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clear Lake, Minnesota?

The typical household in Clear Lake, Minnesota earns about $73,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clear Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Clear Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $195,000, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Lake, Minnesota?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clear Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clear Lake, Minnesota?

About 4.5% of people in Clear Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clear Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clear Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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