Clear Lake is a city located in Deuel County South Dakota. Clear Lake has a 2024 population of 1,215. Clear Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Clear Lake is $73,591 with a poverty rate of 7.82%. The median age in Clear Lake is 46.9 years: 42 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clear Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,280 | 97.71% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 560 | 2.24 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 263 | 2.97 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 212 | 1.08 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Male | 54 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 31 | 2.55 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 4.85% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 14.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 19.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 4.96% |
| High School Graduate | 286 | 30.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 4.85% |
| Some College | 190 | 20.47% |
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 | 902 | 829 | 231 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,536 | $61,250 | $43,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,250 | $68,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,719 | $43,281 | $29,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,333 | $52,727 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $40,250 | $55,000 | $32,167 |
$43,333
Average Earnings
$52,727
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.05% of Clear Lake residents speak only English, while 0.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,224 | 98 | 8.01% |
7.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.46%
Male Poverty Rate
7.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clear Lake is White, with 8.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clear Lake is White, with 8.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.25% |
| Some College | 4.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.41% |
| High School | 1.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.68% |
| Male Employed | 2.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,333 | $90,322 |
| Households | $62,981 | $73,591 |
| Married Families | $91,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,778 | $41,704 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 10.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
53.74%
Born in Clear Lake
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Clear Lake residents were born in the United States, with 53.74% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,214 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,214 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,214 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 1,215 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,215 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,215 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 1,216 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 1,224 | 13 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 1,211 | -6 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 1,217 | -42 | -3.34% |
| 2019 | 1,259 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 1,254 | 7 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 1,247 | 19 | 1.55% |
| 2016 | 1,228 | -23 | -1.84% |
| 2015 | 1,251 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 1,249 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 1,248 | -23 | -1.81% |
| 2012 | 1,271 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 1,273 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,271 | 0 | 0% |