City

Clarissa, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Todd County  ·  Minnesota

👥1,469Population
💰$53,250Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$130,100Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 10.3%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.3%
Asian0.7%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
11%
25–44
16%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate397 (49.1%)
Some College101 (12.5%)
Associates101 (12.5%)
Bachelors114 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree93 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad49.1%
Some College12.5%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,250 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$130,100 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units585
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
63%
About Clarissa, MN

Clarissa is a city in Minnesota, located in Todd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,469 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Clarissa is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,250 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Clarissa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarissa is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clarissa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56440 1,469 $53,250 $130,100 $738 6.4% 25.6% 79.6%