Clear Lake, Iowa Population 2022
Clear Lake is a city located in Cerro Gordo County Iowa. Clear Lake has a 2020 population of 7,445. Clear Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -4.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,771 in 2010.
The average household income in Clear Lake is $89,600 with a poverty rate of 6.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $623 per month, and the median house value is $156,000. The median age in Clear Lake is 50.3 years, 47.5 years for males, and 51.2 years for females.
Clear Lake Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clear Lakewas:
- White: 92.93%
- Asian: 3.46%
- Other race: 1.34%
- Two or more races: 0.84%
- Native American: 0.75%
- Black or African American: 0.57%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,060 | 92.93% |
| Asian | 263 | 3.46% |
| Some Other Race | 102 | 1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 0.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.11% |
Clear Lake Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,376 | 2.18 | 71.8 |
| Married | 1,711 | 2.88 | 90 |
| Non Family | 1,290 | 1.09 | 52.6 |
| Female | 305 | 2.72 | 59 |
| Male | 70 | 2.89 | 35.7 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 2.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 234 | 4.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,589 | 28.69% |
| Some College | 1,132 | 20.44% |
| Associates Degree | 665 | 12.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,265 | 22.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 491 | 8.86% |
Clear Lake Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,267 | 4,949 | 1,660 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 69 | 35 |
| Other Race | 63 | 47 | 12 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | 42 |
| Asian | 34 | 19 | 19 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | |
| 2+ Races | 17 | ||
| Islander | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 73.68%.
$37,414
Average Earnings
$52,846
Average Male
$31,511
Average Female
Clear Lake Language by Age
Clear Lake Language
95.71% of Clear Lake residents speak only English, while 4.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
Clear Lake Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,847 | 423 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 245 | 71 | 28.98% |
| Multiple | 64 | 22 | 34.38% |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
6.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.43%
Male Poverty Rate
7.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clear Lake
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clear Lake is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clear Lake is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.64%.
Clear Lake Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Clear Lake Married by Age and Sex
Clear Lake Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Clear Lake Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 422 | 7.27% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 6.52% |
| Other Race | 12 | 11.76% |
| Native American | 8 | 14.04% |
Clear Lake Veterans by Education
3.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
72.65%
Born in Clear Lake
96.16%
Native Born
3.84%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.16% of Clear Lake residents were born in the United States, with 72.65% having been born in Iowa. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,445 | -35 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 7,480 | -35 | -0.47% |
| 2020 | 7,515 | -35 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 7,550 | -35 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 7,585 | -51 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 7,636 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 7,656 | 19 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 7,637 | -40 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 7,677 | -21 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 7,698 | -32 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 7,730 | -28 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 7,758 | -13 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 7,771 | -390 | -0.49% |
| 2000 | 8,161 | -22 | -0.03% |
| 1990 | 8,183 | 725 | 0.93% |
| 1980 | 7,458 | 1,028 | 1.49% |
| 1970 | 6,430 | 272 | 0.43% |
| 1960 | 6,158 | 1,181 | 2.15% |
| 1950 | 4,977 | 1,213 | 2.83% |
| 1940 | 3,764 | 698 | 2.07% |
| 1930 | 3,066 | 262 | 0.90% |
| 1920 | 2,804 | 0.00% |