McClelland, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 140, McClelland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

McClelland is a small community located in Iowa, within Pottawattamie County. The total population is 140. It ranks as the 786th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in McClelland is 38.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.6 years. With 31.4% of the population under 18, McClelland has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McClelland is $108,125. This is 44% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also 34% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in McClelland. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in McClelland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $182,800. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, McClelland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

McClelland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McClelland, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.