Clarion is a city located in Wright County Iowa. Clarion has a 2024 population of 2,725. Clarion is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarion is $68,872 with a poverty rate of 14.39%. The median age in Clarion is 47.4 years: 47.5 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,458 | 87.82% |
| Two or more races | 189 | 6.75% |
| Other race | 126 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,367 | 1.97 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 645 | 2.36 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 597 | 1.22 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Female | 108 | 3.73 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 17 | 2.12 | 100 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 6.37% |
| Associates Degree | 173 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 281 | 13.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 157 | 7.41% |
| High School Graduate | 622 | 29.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 707 | 33.36% |
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 | 1,762 | 1,633 | 365 |
| Hispanic | 236 | 189 | 28 |
| Other Race | 107 | 100 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 96 | 28 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 42.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,333 | $85,611 | $17,708 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,125 | $78,500 | $84,286 |
| High School Graduate | $36,268 | $36,793 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,220 | $43,828 | $28,626 |
| Some College | $30,078 | $44,375 | $28,827 |
$35,220
Average Earnings
$43,828
Average Male
$28,626
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.25% of Clarion residents speak only English, while 12.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 436 | 277 | 63.53% |
| White | 2,142 | 114 | 5.32% |
| Multiple | 189 | 97 | 51.32% |
14.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.66%
Male Poverty Rate
15.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarion is Hispanic, with 63.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarion is White, with 5.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.19% |
| High School | 13.37% |
| Some College | 11.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.42% |
| Female Employed | 5.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,591 | $89,435 |
| Households | $48,853 | $68,872 |
| Married Families | $78,831 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,234 | $38,166 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
239
Number of Veterans
232
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Vietnam | 40 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 238 | 11.5% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
78.14%
Born in Clarion
93.78%
Native Born
6.22%
Foreign Born
4.32%
Non Citizen
1.89%
Naturalized
93.78% of Clarion residents were born in the United States, with 78.14% having been born in Iowa. 4.32% 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 | 2,625 | -20 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 2,645 | -20 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,665 | -20 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 2,685 | -20 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 2,705 | -20 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 2,725 | -20 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 2,745 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,756 | -26 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 2,782 | -23 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 2,805 | 98 | 3.62% |
| 2019 | 2,707 | -30 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 2,737 | -26 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 2,763 | -15 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 2,778 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 2,779 | -14 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 2,793 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,801 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 2,803 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 2,800 | -40 | -1.41% |
| 2010 | 2,840 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,968 | 265 | 9.8% |
| 1990 | 2,703 | -357 | -11.67% |
| 1980 | 3,060 | 88 | 2.96% |
| 1970 | 2,972 | -260 | -8.04% |
| 1960 | 3,232 | 82 | 2.6% |
| 1950 | 3,150 | 179 | 6.02% |
| 1940 | 2,971 | 393 | 15.24% |
| 1930 | 2,578 | -248 | -8.78% |
| 1920 | 2,826 | 201 | 7.66% |