Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Clearwater, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,970

Median Agei

31.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93%1,832

Two or More

5%99

Asian

1%20

Other

0.6%11

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%39

High School Diploma

27.9%371

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%110

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%183

Associate's Degree

18.5%246

Bachelor's Degree

20.5%272

Master's Degree

3.2%43

Professional Degree

1.6%21

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

25.3%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$271,800

Median Renti

$1,091

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.9%485

Renter-Occupied

38.1%299

Total Units

784

Homeownership

61.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6%29

$50K–$100K

0.4%2

$100K–$150K

2.5%12

$150K–$200K

7.6%37

$200K–$300K

42.7%207

$300K–$500K

40.8%198

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

5.9%46

2010–2019

12.5%98

2000–2009

40.2%315

1990–1999

10.3%81

1980–1989

8.9%70

1970–1979

9.3%73

1960–1969

1.5%12

1950–1959

1.1%9

1940–1949

0.8%6

1939 or earlier

9.4%74

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.3%512

Electricity

30.5%239

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%14

Other

1.5%12

Fuel Oil

0.4%3

Solar

0.3%2

No Fuel

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,346

Mean Household Incomei

$98,254

Per Capita Incomei

$39,281

Poverty Ratei

6.5%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

1,211

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%26

$10K–$15K

1.9%15

$15K–$20K

0.9%7

$20K–$25K

2.4%19

$25K–$30K

1.9%15

$30K–$35K

1.7%13

$35K–$40K

9.1%71

$40K–$45K

2.2%17

$45K–$50K

3.7%29

$50K–$60K

4%31

$60K–$75K

12.1%95

$75K–$100K

9.7%76

$100K–$125K

14.5%114

$125K–$150K

15.9%125

$150K–$200K

11.5%90

$200K+

5.2%41

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

341.7%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Korea

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,164

Avg. Commutei

30.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,185

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

134(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured