Clearwater County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,616 | — | #2,597 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,475 | -14.2% | #1,672 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,620 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $192,100 | -31.9% | #1,498 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $742 | -36.2% | #2,517 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | -0.2% | #1,414 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clearwater County has a population of 8,616, making it the #2,597 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clearwater County is $64,475, ranking #1,672 out of 3,222 counties — 14.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 7.7%.
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The median home value in Clearwater County is $192,100 (-31.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $742/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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87.6% of residents in Clearwater County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% below the national rate.
About Clearwater County, Minnesota
Clearwater County, Minnesota has a total population of 8,616, making it the 2,597th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clearwater County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clearwater County is $64,475, which ranks #1,672 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7%.
The median home value in Clearwater County is $192,100, 31.9% below the national median. Renters in Clearwater County pay a median gross rent of $742 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clearwater County, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Clearwater County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.3%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.8%).
All data for Clearwater County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.