City · Minnesota
Clarkfield, Minnesota
Clarkfield, city, in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. Clarkfield had 878 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 852 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 913 (±107). GEOID 2711656.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
878
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 852 · ACS 2020-2024: 913 ±107
Median household income
$63,359
±$3,647 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$95,600
±$6,402 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$833
±$155 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Clarkfield and what county is it in?
Clarkfield is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 753 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 Clarkfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 878 people lived in Clarkfield on July 1, 2025, up 4.5% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 852 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 913 (±107).
| Measure | Clarkfield | Yellow Medicine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 913 ±107 | 9,451 | no clear change |
| Households | 367 ±46 | 4,070 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.20 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 406 ±45 | 4,488 | no clear change |
Clarkfield's population since 2000
From 944 in 2000 to 878 in 2025: down 7.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clarkfield 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 Clarkfield?
The median resident of Clarkfield is 31.9 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.0%.
| Measure | Clarkfield | Yellow Medicine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 ±3.5 | 42.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.3% ±4.6 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4% ±3.7 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Male | 44.2% ±3.7 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.0% ±5.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.4% ±5.7 pts | 87.0% | −14.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±4.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.9% ±5.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±2.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±2.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0% ±4.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±2.6 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.3% ±4.4 pts | 19.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±4.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
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 Clarkfield earn?
Half of Clarkfield's 367 households earn less than $63,359 a year (±$3,647), against $74,000 in Yellow Medicine County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $60,202 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarkfield | Yellow Medicine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,359 ±$3,647 | $74,000 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,951 ±$8,436 | $94,525 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,161 ±$4,289 | $40,068 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7% ±4.2 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.5% ±7.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8% ±5.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% ±4.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±4.9 pts | 85.6% | – |
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 Clarkfield?
Owners occupy 78.7% of Clarkfield's occupied homes and renters 21.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $95,600 by its owner (±$6,402). The median renter pays $833 a month including utilities, and 38.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clarkfield | Yellow Medicine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $95,600 ±$6,402 | $154,700 | +$23,727 |
| Median gross rent | $833 ±$155 | $678 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.0% ±17.4 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,044 ±$62 | $1,389 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.7% ±6.2 pts | 84.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.3% ±6.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Housing units | 406 ±45 | 4,488 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.3% ±14.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.9% ±5.6 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.0% ±5.6 pts | 33.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±2.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
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 Clarkfield building?
Builders took permits for 28 new housing units in Clarkfield in 2025 (28 in single-family houses), 31.9 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
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 Clarkfield work and get to work?
85.8% of Clarkfield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes.
| Measure | Clarkfield | Yellow Medicine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6% ±4.4 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±3.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.8% ±5.4 pts | 78.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±4.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±5.0 | 21.1 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 Clarkfield?
No census tract lies mostly in Clarkfield; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9703Yellow Medicine County | 2,264 | $73,750 |
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 Clarkfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Clarkfield compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clarkfield is the 10,845th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 377th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Clarkfield is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 377th | 855 |
Clarkfield's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Clarkfield 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 Clarkfield?
18 of the 57 figures for Clarkfield 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 Clarkfield 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 Clarkfield.