Clearwater County's estimated 2026 population is 8,639 with a growth rate of -0.09% 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 -0.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 6,458 adults, (1,830 of whom are seniors) in Clearwater County.
Female: 4,232 (49.1%)
Male: 4,384 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Clearwater County includes 83.9% White, 6.79% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,229 | 83.9% |
| Two or more races | 681 | 7.9% |
| Native American | 585 | 6.79% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.05% |
Clearwater County's average per capita income is $45,809. Household income levels show a median of $64,475. The poverty rate stands at 12.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,333 | - |
| Families | $85,765 | $99,083 |
| Households | $64,475 | $82,836 |
| Non Families | $31,141 | $48,084 |
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