City

Clara City, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Chippewa County  ·  Minnesota

👥2,012Population
💰$61,389Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$151,500Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic8.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (2.3%)
HS Graduate456 (37.5%)
Some College96 (7.9%)
Associates201 (16.5%)
Bachelors226 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree208 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College7.9%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,389 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$151,500 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,065/mo
Total Housing Units880
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Clara City, MN

Clara City is a city in Minnesota, located in Chippewa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,012 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Clara City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,389 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clara City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,065 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clara City is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.07%).

Clara City, MN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Clara City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56222 2,012 $61,389 $151,500 $1,065 3.4% 35.7% 72.5%