Clearwater County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,530, reflecting a -0.58% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Clearwater County is the 74th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 8,705 and has grown -2.01% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 6,458 adults, (1,830 of whom are seniors) in Clearwater County.
Female: 4,232 (49.1%)
Male: 4,384 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Clearwater County includes 83.9% White, 6.79% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,229 | 83.9% |
| Two or more races | 681 | 7.9% |
| Native American | 585 | 6.79% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.05% |
Clearwater County 's average per capita income is $45,809. Household income levels show a median of $64,475. The poverty rate stands at 12.58%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,333 | - |
| Families | $85,765 | $99,083 |
| Households | $64,475 | $82,836 |
| Non Families | $31,141 | $48,084 |
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