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Clearwater County

State:
Minnesota
County Seat:
Bagley

Clearwater County's estimated 2025 population is 8,656 with a growth rate of 0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clearwater County is the 73rd largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 8,705 and has seen a growth of -0.56% since that time.

8,656
Total Population
9
Population Density (mi²)
73
Population Rank (State)
6 0.07%
Annual Population Growth

Clearwater County Population

Clearwater County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clearwater County includes 84.54% White, 7.1% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Native American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,25384.54%
Native American6097.1%
Two or more races6047.04%
Asian630.73%
Other race320.37%
Black or African American140.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.05%

Clearwater County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clearwater County's average per capita income is $43,567. Household income levels show a median of $64,934. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$89,962-
Families$82,824$95,643
Households$64,934$82,595
Non Families$33,566$50,851

$43,567

Average Income

$64,934

Median Household Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate