Clarion, Iowa Population 2022
Clarion is a city located in Wright County Iowa. Clarion has a 2020 population of 2,613. Clarion is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -7.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,840 in 2010.
The average household income in Clarion is $53,769 with a poverty rate of 20.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $673 per month, and the median house value is $86,400. The median age in Clarion is 38.8 years, 34 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
Clarion Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarionwas:
- White: 83.77%
- Other race: 13.98%
- Two or more races: 1.63%
- Asian: 0.58%
- Black or African American: 0.04%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,307 | 83.77% |
| Some Other Race | 385 | 13.98% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.04% |
Clarion Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,236 | 2.13 | 62.9 |
| Non Family | 552 | 1.11 | 42.9 |
| Married | 526 | 2.75 | 87.3 |
| Female | 121 | 3.82 | 37.2 |
| Male | 37 | 3.03 | 100 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 5.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 8.53% |
| High School Graduate | 659 | 36.03% |
| Some College | 429 | 23.46% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 12.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 9.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 4.48% |
Clarion Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,493 | 1,392 | 249 |
| Hispanic | 280 | 133 | |
| Other Race | 147 | 31 | |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 40 | 10 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25.00%.
$32,900
Average Earnings
$40,971
Average Male
$28,272
Average Female
Clarion Language by Age
Clarion Language
78.67% of Clarion residents speak only English, while 21.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.53% of the population.
Clarion Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 747 | 413 | 55.29% |
| Other | 209 | NaN% | |
| White | 1,863 | 128 | 6.87% |
20.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.42%
Male Poverty Rate
24.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clarion
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarion is White, with 6.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarion is Hispanic, with 55.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.03%.
Clarion Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Clarion Married by Age and Sex
Clarion Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Clarion Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 8.25% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 20.00% |
Clarion Veterans by Education
1.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.17%
Born in Clarion
86.64%
Native Born
13.36%
Foreign Born
9.15%
Non Citizen
4.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.64% of Clarion residents were born in the United States, with 73.17% having been born in Iowa. 9.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,613 | -32 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 2,645 | -32 | -1.20% |
| 2020 | 2,677 | -32 | -1.18% |
| 2019 | 2,709 | -32 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 2,741 | -22 | -0.80% |
| 2017 | 2,763 | -18 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 2,781 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 2,778 | -14 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 2,792 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 2,801 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 2,803 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 2,800 | -40 | -1.41% |
| 2010 | 2,840 | -128 | -0.44% |
| 2000 | 2,968 | 265 | 0.94% |
| 1990 | 2,703 | -357 | -1.23% |
| 1980 | 3,060 | 88 | 0.29% |
| 1970 | 2,972 | -260 | -0.84% |
| 1960 | 3,232 | 82 | 0.26% |
| 1950 | 3,150 | 179 | 0.59% |
| 1940 | 2,971 | 393 | 1.43% |
| 1930 | 2,578 | -248 | -0.91% |
| 1920 | 2,826 | 0.00% |