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Clearwater

Minnesota · 2,225 residents (2025 est.) · 1.802 sq mi
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Clearwater is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,346. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,112 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $271,800. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,970
+130%since 2000
from 858 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,093 / sq mi
+130%since 2000
from 476 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−1%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,225 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4778841K2K2K1990201020202024Clearwater
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,346
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,696 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,281
+127%since 2000
from $17,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+45.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−3%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(832)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,832)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian1%(20)
Other5.8%(114)
Diversity Score16.5%(324)
Diversity Score
16
+410%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearwater, Minnesota?

Clearwater, Minnesota has about 1,970 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearwater, Minnesota?

The typical household in Clearwater, Minnesota earns about $91,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearwater, Minnesota expensive?

In Clearwater, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $271,800, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Clearwater, Minnesota?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clearwater, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearwater, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of people in Clearwater, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearwater, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearwater, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,357 residents, a change of about 221 percent over that period.

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