Clearwater County, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 8,423 people, 3,330 households, and 2,287 families residing in the county. The population density
was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 4,114 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.26% White
, 0.19% Black
or African American
, 8.58% Native American
, 0.25% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.24% from other races
, and 1.47% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 43.6% were of Norwegian, 15.6% German, 6.5% Swedish and 6.2% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 3,330 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples
living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 101.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,517, and the median income for a family was $39,698. Males had a median income of $29,338 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,694. About 11.00% of families and 15.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.90% of those under age 18 and 18.20% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 8,423 people, 3,330 households, and 2,287 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 4,114 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.26% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 8.58% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.47% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 43.6% were of Norwegian, 15.6% German, 6.5% Swedish and 6.2% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 3,330 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 101.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,517, and the median income for a family was $39,698. Males had a median income of $29,338 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,694. About 11.00% of families and 15.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.90% of those under age 18 and 18.20% of those age 65 or over.
Localities
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Clover Township, Clearwater County, Minnesota Clover Township is a township in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 116 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... Greenwood Township, Clearwater County, Minnesota Greenwood Township is a township in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 96 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... |
Leon Township, Clearwater County, Minnesota Leon Township is a township in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 345 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 mi²... Nora Township, Clearwater County, Minnesota Nora Township is a township in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 408 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles , of which, 35.8 square miles of it is land and... Pine Lake Township, Clearwater County, Minnesota Pine Lake Township is a township in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 324 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the small township has a total area of 34.3 square miles , of which, 31.8 square miles of it is land and... |
Elbow Lake, Becker County, Minnesota Elbow Lake is a census-designated place in Becker and Clearwater counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 104 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... |
North Clearwater, Minnesota North Clearwater is an unorganized territory in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 85 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... South Clearwater, Minnesota South Clearwater is an unorganized territory in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 72 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... |
Mallard, Minnesota Mallard is an abandoned townsite in sections 5 and 8 of Itasca Township in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The nearest community is Rice Lake, to the northwest.-History:... |
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Bagley have ranged from a low of -5 °F in January to a high of 79 °F (26.1 °C) in July, although a record low of -53 °F was recorded in February 1996 and a record high of 103 °F (39.4 °C) was recorded in August 1976. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 0.64 inches (1.6 cm) in December to 4.62 inches (11.7 cm) in June.See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Clearwater County, Minnesota