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Clearbrook

Minnesota · 469 residents (2025 est.) · 0.491 sq mi
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Clearbrook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,600. Households here earn about 45% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
584
+6%since 2000
from 551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,189 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−15%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:469 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4235035836637431990201020202024Clearbrook
2024584
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,091 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,151
+123%since 2000
from $13,052 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+21%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(529)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(512)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other11.6%(68)
Diversity Score27.2%(159)
Diversity Score
27
+879%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+143%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.8%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearbrook, Minnesota?

Clearbrook, Minnesota has about 584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearbrook, Minnesota?

The typical household in Clearbrook, Minnesota earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearbrook, Minnesota expensive?

In Clearbrook, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Clearbrook, Minnesota?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clearbrook, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearbrook, Minnesota?

About 13.1% of people in Clearbrook, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearbrook, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearbrook, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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