County

Clearwater County, MN

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Minnesota

👥9,112Population
💰$65,874Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$183,696Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 6.3%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.7%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,098 (37%)
Some College797 (14%)
Associates850 (15%)
Bachelors699 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree1,192 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 14%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College14.0%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,874 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$183,696 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units4,785
Vacant Units1,268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Clearwater County, MN

Clearwater County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,112 residents. With a median age of 41.62, it is a middle-aged county.

Clearwater County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,873 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.8% is near the national average.

Housing in Clearwater County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $183,696 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $774. Homeownership rates are high at 81.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clearwater County are primarily White (85.94%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Clearwater County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Clearwater County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
56621 Bagley 4,355 $63,750 $176,700 $736 8.0% 31.1%
56634 Clearbrook 1,786 $72,500 $193,400 $767 7.5% 36.7%
56644 Gonvick 746 $53,750 $154,200 $489 5.0% 29.1%
56652 Leonard 413 $73,594 $238,500 — 1.4% 26.8%
56676 Shevlin 1,812 $67,679 $190,600 $993 6.5% 38.9%

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