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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Clearwater County

Minnesota · 8,309 residents · 999.003 sq mi
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Clearwater County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,752. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,500. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,309
−1%vs 2000
vs 8,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Clearwater County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,752
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,517 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,359
−47%vs 2000
vs $15,694 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.7%
+7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$240
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $340 in 2000
US average: $450
81.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 81.6% in 2000
18.4% rent
1.6
−21%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(7,507)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(65)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(279)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92%(7,645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(19)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other7.9%(657)
Diversity Score18.9%(1,569)
19
+469%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.9%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+81%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clearwater County, Minnesota?

Clearwater County, Minnesota has about 8,309 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clearwater County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Clearwater County, Minnesota earns about $17,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearwater County, Minnesota expensive?

In Clearwater County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $28,500, and the typical rent is about $240 a month.

How educated are people in Clearwater County, Minnesota?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clearwater County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearwater County, Minnesota?

About 22.7% of people in Clearwater County, Minnesota 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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