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Clear Lake

Wisconsin · 1,099 residents · 2.601 sq mi
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Clear Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,800. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,099
+5%since 2000
from 1,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7738629511K1K1990201020202024Clear Lake
2024957
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,132
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,269 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,651
+49%since 2000
from $16,564 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,013)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(33)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,004)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(32)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other4.2%(46)
Diversity Score19%(208)
Diversity Score
19
+134%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−3%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clear Lake, Wisconsin?

Clear Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,099 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clear Lake, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Clear Lake, Wisconsin earns about $52,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clear Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Clear Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $136,800, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Clear Lake, Wisconsin?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clear Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clear Lake, Wisconsin?

About 23.0% of people in Clear Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clear Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Clear Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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