Clearwater County's estimated 2026 population is 8,530 with a growth rate of -0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clearwater County is the 74th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 8,705 and has seen a growth of -2.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (84.54%)
Native American (7.1%)
Two or more races (7.04%)
Asian (0.73%)
Other race (0.37%)
Black or African American (0.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,253 | 84.54% |
| Native American | 609 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 604 | 7.04% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.73% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,962 | - |
| Families | $82,824 | $95,643 |
| Households | $64,934 | $82,595 |
| Non Families | $33,566 | $50,851 |
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