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Clear Lake

South Dakota · 170 residents · 0.976 sq mi
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Clear Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2021. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

170
+50%vs 2021
vs 113 in 2021
2020 – 2024
174 / sq mi
+50%vs 2021
vs 116 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
36.2
+9%vs 2021
vs 33.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
165810014218420202024Clear Lake
202441
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$108,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $108,977 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$34,147
+11%vs 2021
vs $30,849 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
+8.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

75.9%
+7.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.6% in 2021
24.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(51)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other54%(61)
Diversity Score63.1%(71)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other38%(65)
Diversity Score61%(104)
61
−3%vs 2021
vs 63 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.8%
−20.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
7.6%
−10.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−7%vs 2021
vs 24.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
90.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
55.9%
−22.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
50.0%
−14.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

56.7%
−13.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.9% in 2021
43.3%
+13.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.1% in 2021
1.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
5.3%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake, South Dakota?

Clear Lake, South Dakota has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clear Lake, South Dakota earns about $108,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Clear Lake, South Dakota?

About 44.8% 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 5.3% 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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