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Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)

Washington · 1,578 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 $81,823. Population has grown 40% since 2019. Median home value is $381,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,578
+40%since 2019
from 1,126 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
186 / sq mi
+40%since 2019
from 133 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+16%since 2019
from 38.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8201K1K1K2K201020202024Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County)
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,823
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $79,926 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,620
−11%since 2019
from $37,918 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

Median home value
$381,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $306,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2019
from 97.8% in 2019
18.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+22%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,002)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(26)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other8%(90)
Diversity Score25.1%(283)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,318)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(107)
Asian1%(15)
Other13.5%(213)
Diversity Score43.6%(689)
Diversity Score
44
+74%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
−3%since 2019
from 37.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
Female
46.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
Foreign born
7.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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 1,578 residents according to the 2020 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 $81,823 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 $381,200.

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

About 24.5% 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 1.9% of people in Clear Lake CDP (Pierce County), Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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