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Clarence, Iowa
Clarence, city, in Cedar County, Iowa. Clarence had 996 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,039 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,166 (±207). GEOID 1913530.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
996
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,039 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,166 ±207
Median household income
$56,250
±$17,005 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$154,300
±$24,684 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$888
±$156 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Clarence and what county is it in?
Clarence is a city in Cedar County, Iowa. It covers 0.8 square miles of land, 1,365 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clarence, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 996 people lived in Clarence on July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,039 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,166 (±207).
| Measure | Clarence | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,166 ±207 | 18,349 | no clear change |
| Households | 473 ±82 | 7,622 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.23 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 523 ±84 | 8,300 | no clear change |
Clarence's population since 2000
From 1,008 in 2000 to 996 in 2025: down 1.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clarence as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clarence?
The median resident of Clarence is 36.9 years old; 29.3% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 98.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 1.1%.
| Measure | Clarence | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±6.4 | 44.0 | −9.9 |
| Under 18 years | 29.3% ±4.8 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±4.5 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±7.4 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 98.0% ±1.8 pts | 93.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±3.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9% ±3.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±2.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1% ±4.8 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.3% ±3.0 pts | 23.7% | −11.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±1.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1% ±8.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clarence earn?
Half of Clarence's 473 households earn less than $56,250 a year (±$17,005), against $80,602 in Cedar County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $60,681 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarence | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,250 ±$17,005 | $80,602 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,331 ±$10,716 | $97,864 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,027 ±$3,211 | $41,417 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% ±5.4 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.0% ±12.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.5% ±8.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% ±5.8 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.5% ±7.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clarence?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Clarence's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,300 by its owner (±$24,684). The median renter pays $888 a month including utilities, and 60.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clarence | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,300 ±$24,684 | $211,300 | +$34,430 |
| Median gross rent | $888 ±$156 | $879 | +$233 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.6% ±18.5 pts | 43.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,362 ±$79 | $1,520 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6% ±9.4 pts | 81.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.4% ±9.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Housing units | 523 ±84 | 8,300 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3% ±9.6 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2% ±4.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.9% ±8.9 pts | 34.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±2.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clarence building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Clarence in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clarence work and get to work?
84.1% of Clarence's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes.
| Measure | Clarence | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2% ±6.3 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.1% ±6.1 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±3.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8% ±3.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min ±6.4 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clarence?
No census tract lies mostly in Clarence; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4501Cedar County | 2,769 | $75,446 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clarence) · Census block assignment files
How does Clarence compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clarence is the 10,274th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 275th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Clarence ranks 246th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 275th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 260th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th | 279 |
| Median household income | 246th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 262nd | 279 |
| Median home value | 165th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 107th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 90th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 279th | 279 |
| Median age | 204th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 218th | 279 |
| Work from home | 173rd | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 11th | 279 |
Clarence's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Clarence with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clarence?
20 of the 57 figures for Clarence on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clarence are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clarence.