Guide to Clearwater Minnesota

Clearwater (city)

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

2000-2010 Change

Actual

Percent

Population

282

379

597

858

1,735

+877

+102.21

Land Area (sq. mile)

0.00

0.58

1.06

1.09

0.00

Density (persons per sq. mile)

653.45

563.21

787.82

1,591.7

+803.9

+102.04

Housing Units

103

156

237

355

762

+407

+114.65

Households

142

218

327

680

+353

+107.95

Persons Per Household

2.67

2.74

2.62

2.55

-0.07

-2.67

Clearwater is a city in Stearns and Wright counties. Most of the city lies in Wright County, with only a small part of the city's area extending into Stearns County. Interstate 94 and Minnesota State Highway 24 are two of the main routes in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.70 square miles (4.40 km2); 1.56 square miles (4.04 km2) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) is water. The elevation is 965 feet (294 m).

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,735 people, 680 households, and 445 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,112.2 inhabitants per square mile (429.4/km2). There were 762 housing units at an average density of 488.5 per square mile (188.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 680 households of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 29.5 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.7% were from 25 to 44; 17.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

CLEARWATER Township, settled in 1854, organized May 11, 1858, and its earlier city in section 35, platted in the spring of 1856, received this name from the Clearwater Lake and River, there tributary to the Mississippi. The city was incorporated as a village on February 26, 1857. A typical New England village, it was settled by Old-Stock Americans; it was platted in 1855 and 1856 for the owners, Simon Stevens, Jonah Talbot, and William Fellows. The Burbank Stage Company came in 1856; the post office began in 1856 with Simon Stevens as postmaster; also known as Clearwater Lake.

Depot, Clearwater Minnesota, 1910s
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	Around Clearwater (Images of America)
	Burrowed below bluffs overlooking the Mississippi and Clearwater Rivers, Clearwater's houses, its churches, and most of its original businesses resemble those that settlers had left behind in the East. With its arch-like trees sheltering Oak and Main Streets, the community remained home to many who lived and died there and those who had moved on, only to return for yearly Old Settlers' gatherings. The sense of community allowed Clearwater to thrive. Flour and pulp mills lined the shores of the Clearwater River. Mercantile, hardware, jewelry, and drug stores cropped up, providing the products for a growing community. Trade once powered by steamboats on the Mississippi was taken over by James Hill's Great Northern Railroad. While the village and surroundings have changed over time, the original charm is still there, ready to be explored again.
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Americas Best Value Inn
945 State Highway 24
Clearwater, MN 55320
Phone: (320) 558-2221
Web: www.americasbestvalueinn.com

Come visit the Americas Best Value Inn of Clearwater, Minnesota. Our two story facility features 29 spacious, recently renovated guest rooms, including one jacuzzi suite and one ADA compliant guest room. All our guest rooms offer complimentary high speed internet, microwave, mini-fridge, cable television with HBO, and complimentary local calls. We have a bar/lounge on-site, an indoor heated pool, and an indoor whirlpool to help you relax. We have copy and fax facilities, and a guest laundromat on-site.

Americas Best Value Inn, Clearwater Minnesota

St. Cloud / Clearwater RV Park
2454 County Road 143
Clearwater, MN 55320
Phone: (320) 558-2876
Web: www.time2camp.com

A family oriented campground a mile from the Mississippi River on the Great River Road at this country getaway with big oaks. You're a mile from Warner Lake County Park - with hiking/biking trails, a swimming beach and a fishing pier. The area boasts several golf courses. Located 1 hour from Minneapolis/St Paul attractions. Easy access to I-94 and Highway 10.

St. Cloud / Clearwater RV Park, Clearwater Minnesota

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