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Clear Lake

South Dakota · 41 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Clear Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has grown 37% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 68.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 51.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

41
+37%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2020 – 2024
42 / sq mi
+37%since 2023
from 31 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
68.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
165810014218420202024Clear Lake
202441
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $22,679 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$18,149
+4%since 2023
from $17,443 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.141
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.141 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

7.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
92.1% rent
83.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic20%(6)
Black3.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other76.7%(23)
Diversity Score46.4%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(5)
Black2.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other85.4%(35)
Diversity Score32%(13)
32
−31%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

50.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
16.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
42.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
14.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

12.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
87.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
41.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
43.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake, South Dakota?

Clear Lake, South Dakota has about 41 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clear Lake, South Dakota?

The typical household in Clear Lake, South Dakota earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Clear Lake, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clear Lake, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clear Lake, South Dakota?

About 51.2% of people in Clear Lake, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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