2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,579
Clearwater County is a small rural county in Minnesota with a population of 8,579. The median household income is $64,934, near the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2%, median home value is $177,100, and 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 24% below the national average.
Population
8,579
2023 estimate
Rank #2604 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,934
Household
Rank #1441 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$177,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1530 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2223 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% below Minnesota avg·0% below national avg
Poverty Rate
12% below Minnesota avg·25% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below Minnesota avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,682
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
20% below Minnesota avg·15% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
19% below Minnesota avg·20% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Minnesota avg·11% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% above Minnesota avg·7% above national avg
Housing Units
4,449
Households
3,245
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,467
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
30% below Minnesota avg·24% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below Minnesota avg·0% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.1%
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