Claremont, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 502, Claremont'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

Claremont is a small community located in Minnesota, within Dodge County. The total population is 502. It ranks as the 499th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Claremont is 34.6 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, Claremont has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Claremont is $56,625. This is 36% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.5%. This is 250% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $132,800. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Claremont is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Claremont is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.2% vs 6.4%).

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Claremont, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.