Clearwater
City in Wright County, Minnesota
Clearwater is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, with 1,922 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 965 ft (294 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clear Lake, 3.4 miles NE.
- 1,922residents (2020 Census)
- 965 ftelevation · 294 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 1,075 / sq mipopulation density
- 55320ZIP code
About Clearwater
Clearwater is a city in Stearns and Wright counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,922 at the 2020 census. Most of the city lies within Wright County.
The Wright County portion of Clearwater is part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul–WI Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the small portion in Stearns County is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The city is situated between the Mississippi and Clearwater Rivers. Interstate 94 and Minnesota State Highway 24 are its two main thoroughfares.
Clearwater is 12 miles south of St. Cloud, 16 miles northwest of Monticello, and 25 miles northwest of Buffalo.
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Living in Clearwater
- Median household income
- $91,346
- Median home value
- $271,800
- Median rent
- $1,091/mo
- Median age
- 31.1
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Clearwater had 1,922 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,922 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,075 per sq mi (415 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clearwater at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Wright County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,922 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4099° N, 94.0446° W |
| ZIP code | 55320 |
| Official website | clearwatercity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2711800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clearwater
- Clear Lake3.4 mi NE
- Silver Creek7.6 mi S
- St. Augusta7.8 mi W
- Becker7.8 mi E
- Fairhaven9.7 mi SW
- St. Cloud10.1 mi NW
- Annandale11.0 mi S
- South Haven11.7 mi SW
- Waite Park12.3 mi NW
- Maple Lake12.4 mi S
- Sauk Rapids13.8 mi NW
- Rockville13.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater
What county is Clearwater in?
Clearwater is in Wright County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Clearwater, MN?
1,922 people lived in Clearwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clearwater, MN?
The ZIP code of Clearwater is 55320.
What is the elevation of Clearwater?
965 feet (294 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clearwater?
Clear Lake (3.4 mi), Silver Creek (7.6 mi), St. Augusta (7.8 mi), Becker (7.8 mi), Fairhaven (9.7 mi).
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