Demographics & People — Clear Lake, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,603 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,600 |
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| Median Age | 49.1 |
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| Total Households | 3,422 |
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| Family Households | 1,946 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1153 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,224 |
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| Black or African American | 19 |
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| Asian | 174 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 271 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,713 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,490 |
| Other groups | 1,159 |
| Irish | 946 |
| Norwegian | 902 |
| English | 634 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 245 |
| Swedish | 232 |
| European | 219 |
| Dutch | 211 |
Language
| English Only | 7,100 |
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| Spanish | 114 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,286 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 317 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,235 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Clear Lake, Iowa.
