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Clear Lake

South Dakota · 1,335 residents · 3.03 sq mi
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Clear Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,522. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $46,900. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,335
+7%since 1990
from 1,247 in 1990
1990 – 2025
441 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 412 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
−12%since 1990
from 47.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Clear Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,522
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,109 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,755
+66%since 1990
from $9,472 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.2%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$302
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
28.1% rent
1.5
−12%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(7)
Diversity Score3%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score1.1%(15)
1
−62%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+18.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−15%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake, South Dakota?

Clear Lake, South Dakota has about 1,335 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clear Lake, South Dakota earns about $31,522 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clear Lake, South Dakota expensive?

In Clear Lake, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $46,900, and the typical rent is about $302 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Lake, South Dakota?

About 15.5% 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 9.2% of people in Clear Lake, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clear Lake, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Clear Lake, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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