City · Iowa
Clive, Iowa
Clive, city, mostly in Polk County (59.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Dallas County, Iowa. Clive had 19,861 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,601 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,012 (±51). GEOID 1914520.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,861
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,601 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,012 ±51
Median household income
$132,121
±$9,130 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$401,100
±$18,253 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$1,073
±$113 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Clive and what county is it in?
Clive is a city mostly in Polk County (59.3% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Dallas County, Iowa. It covers 7.7 square miles of land, 2,430 residents per square mile in 2020.
Clive is in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 11,034 | 59.3% |
| Dallas County | 7,567 | 40.7% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clive, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,861 people lived in Clive on July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 18,601 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,012 (±51).
| Measure | Clive | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,012 ±51 | 503,175 | +1,845 |
| Households | 7,053 ±350 | 205,358 | +456 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.13 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,363 ±352 | 218,486 | +457 |
Clive's population since 2000
From 12,855 in 2000 to 19,861 in 2025: up 54.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clive 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 Clive?
The median resident of Clive is 37.4 years old; 27.6% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.8%. 14.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clive | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±2.0 | 36.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.6% ±2.5 pts | 24.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±2.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±1.9 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.8% ±2.9 pts | 10.4% | +8.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.2% ±3.3 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.2% ±3.0 pts | 10.1% | +5.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.8% ±3.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 6.6% ±1.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±2.6 pts | 5.3% | +3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9% ±1.8 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.0% ±4.1 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.0% ±4.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±2.9 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Clive earn?
Half of Clive's 7,053 households earn less than $132,121 a year (±$9,130), against $83,576 in Polk County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $129,025 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clive | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,121 ±$9,130 | $83,576 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $159,336 ±$11,648 | $109,398 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,890 ±$5,108 | $45,622 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±2.8 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1% ±5.2 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±0.9 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±2.8 pts | 91.9% | – |
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 Clive?
Owners occupy 75.4% of Clive's occupied homes and renters 24.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $401,100 by its owner (±$18,253). The median renter pays $1,073 a month including utilities, and 37.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clive | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $401,100 ±$18,253 | $262,100 | +$75,828 |
| Median gross rent | $1,073 ±$113 | $1,149 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.3% ±11.2 pts | 35.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,401 ±$147 | $1,741 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.4% ±3.4 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.6% ±3.4 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 7,363 ±352 | 218,486 | +457 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% ±4.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.0% ±3.8 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.4% ±3.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9% ±3.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
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 Clive building?
Builders took permits for 40 new housing units in Clive in 2025 (40 in single-family houses), 2.0 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 Clive work and get to work?
60.3% of Clive's workers drive alone and 27.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Clive | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.4% ±3.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.8 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.3% ±5.9 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±2.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.8% ±6.1 pts | 15.7% | +21.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±1.9 | 20.0 min | +2.5 min |
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 Clive?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Clive, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,158 (Tract 112.05) to $175,139 (Tract 112.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 508.03Dallas County | 14,390 | $132,215 |
| Tract 112.03Polk County | 3,701 | $175,139 |
| Tract 112.05Polk County | 3,605 | $50,158 |
| Tract 112.06Polk County | 3,520 | $125,074 |
| Tract 508.05Dallas County | 6,144 | $169,722 |
| Tract 508.07Dallas County | 8,693 | $81,842 |
| Tract 112.01Polk County | 5,248 | $91,947 |
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 Clive) · Census block assignment files
How does Clive compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clive is the 1,954th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 28th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Clive ranks 4th 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 | 28th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 32nd | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th | 279 |
| Median household income | 4th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 4th | 279 |
| Median home value | 5th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 35th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 169th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th | 279 |
| Median age | 197th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 124th | 279 |
| Work from home | 1st | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 128th | 279 |
Clive's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Clive 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 Clive?
9 of the 57 figures for Clive 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 Clive 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 Clive.