Demographics & People — Clive, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,776 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~19,600 |
| Median Age | 37.4 |
| Total Households | 7,101 |
| Family Households | 5,062 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3702 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,072 |
| Black or African American | 983 |
| Asian | 914 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,322 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 5,316 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,744 |
| Other groups | 2,898 |
| Irish | 2,470 |
| English | 2,226 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,817 |
| Norwegian | 1,333 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 890 |
| Subsaharan African | 868 |
| American | 638 |
Language
| English Only | 14,140 |
| Spanish | 1,836 |
| Population 5+ | 17,710 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 795 |
| Population 18+ | 13,699 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 27.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Clive, Iowa.