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Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)

Washington · 1,271 residents · 8.486 sq mi
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Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $788,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,271
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,266 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
150 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 149 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+3%since 2023
from 44.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8201K1K1K2K201020202024Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,882
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,098 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,760
+2%since 2023
from $38,025 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+46%since 2023
from 0.282 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$788,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $597,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,699
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+35%since 2023
from 6.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(936)
Black7.3%(92)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(27)
Asian2.7%(34)
Other14%(177)
Diversity Score53.4%(676)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(900)
Black7.4%(94)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(50)
Asian1.8%(23)
Other16.1%(204)
Diversity Score58.2%(740)
Diversity Score
58
+9%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+26%since 2023
from 28.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Female
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Foreign born
9.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington?

Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington has about 1,271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington?

The typical household in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington earns about $95,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington expensive?

In Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington, the median home is worth about $788,500, and the typical rent is about $1,699 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington?

About 6.6% of people in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington 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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