Clearwater is a city located in Pinellas County Florida. Clearwater has a 2024 population of 116,689. It is also the county seat of Pinellas County. Clearwater is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 117,333 in 2020.
The average household income in Clearwater is $88,197 with a poverty rate of 16.23%. The median age in Clearwater is 46 years: 45.2 years for males, and 47 years for females.
Clearwater is located near Tampa, Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Clearwater is home to the worldwide headquarters for the Church of Scientology and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, as well as historic sites, parks, and Spectrum Field, where the Philadelphia Phillies train.
About 8.55% of the population speaks Spanish as their first language. While English is the primary language spoken, some residents also speak French, German, Italian, and Greek.
The city’s population has grown steadily since the beginning of the 20th century. Though a population decline of 1% was recorded between the 2000 and 2010 census, recent estimates show that numbers are up 6.2% since the last census, indicating that this city still has room to grow.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clearwater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84,915 | 72.59% |
| Black or African American | 13,213 | 11.29% |
| Two or more races | 9,297 | 7.95% |
| Other race | 5,084 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 3,892 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 539 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 49,592 | 2.28 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 22,177 | 1.25 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Married | 19,339 | 2.9 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 5,744 | 3.78 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Male | 2,332 | 3.28 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,225 | 5.92% |
| Associates Degree | 7,271 | 8.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,663 | 20.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,459 | 11.85% |
| High School Graduate | 25,644 | 29.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,858 | 3.24% |
| Some College | 19,112 | 21.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63,202 | 59,587 | 21,866 |
| Hispanic | 11,874 | 9,040 | 2,541 |
| Black | 8,604 | 7,488 | 1,783 |
| 2+ Races | 5,136 | 4,047 | 1,357 |
| Other Race | 3,056 | 2,362 | 533 |
| Asian | 2,802 | 2,586 | 1,522 |
| Native American | 316 | 226 | 16 |
| Islander | 40 | 40 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,005 | $69,922 | $52,808 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $78,640 | $59,693 |
| High School Graduate | $33,091 | $34,113 | $32,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,845 | $30,254 | $26,964 |
| Overall | $42,914 | $46,419 | $38,628 |
| Some College | $39,174 | $46,144 | $34,248 |
$42,914
Average Earnings
$46,419
Average Male
$38,628
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.47% of Clearwater residents speak only English, while 20.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75,408 | 9,185 | 12.18% |
| Hispanic | 19,445 | 4,399 | 22.62% |
| Black | 12,889 | 3,768 | 29.23% |
| Multiple | 9,173 | 2,272 | 24.77% |
| Other | 5,062 | 1,578 | 31.17% |
| Asian | 3,888 | 326 | 8.38% |
| Native | 539 | 94 | 17.44% |
16.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.43%
Male Poverty Rate
16.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clearwater is Other, with 31.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clearwater is Asian, with 8.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.4% |
| High School | 20% |
| Some College | 13.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.44% |
| Male Employed | 8.38% |
| Female Employed | 6.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,820 | $112,386 |
| Households | $59,358 | $88,197 |
| Married Families | $100,494 | $134,904 |
| Non Families | $39,788 | $55,931 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8,158
Number of Veterans
7,403
Male Veterans
755
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,734 |
| First Gulf War | 1,591 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,551 |
| Korea | 673 |
| World War II | 466 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,792 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,966 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,723 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,177 |
| 18 to 34 | 500 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,985 | 9.55% |
| Black | 682 | 6.86% |
| Hispanic | 376 | 2.74% |
| 2+ Races | 185 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 181 | 5.74% |
| Other Race | 107 | 3.04% |
| Native American | 14 | 3.46% |
| Islander | 4 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.33%
Born in Clearwater
83.07%
Native Born
16.93%
Foreign Born
7.39%
Non Citizen
9.54%
Naturalized
83.07% of Clearwater residents were born in the United States, with 33.33% having been born in Florida. 7.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 115,884 | -161 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 116,045 | -161 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 116,206 | -161 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 116,367 | -161 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 116,528 | -161 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 116,689 | -161 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 116,850 | -155 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 117,005 | -132 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 117,137 | -196 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 117,333 | 389 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 116,944 | 636 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 116,308 | 813 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 115,495 | 1,293 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 114,202 | 1,241 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 112,961 | 1,788 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 111,173 | 902 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 110,271 | 755 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 109,516 | 347 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 109,169 | 164 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 109,005 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 108,787 | 10,003 | 10.13% |
| 1990 | 98,784 | 13,614 | 15.98% |
| 1980 | 85,170 | 33,096 | 63.56% |
| 1970 | 52,074 | 17,421 | 50.27% |
| 1960 | 34,653 | 19,072 | 122.41% |
| 1950 | 15,581 | 5,445 | 53.72% |
| 1940 | 10,136 | 2,529 | 33.25% |
| 1930 | 7,607 | -108,277 | -93.44% |