Clitherall, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 111, Clitherall'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

Clitherall is a small community located in Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. The total population is 111. It ranks as the 782nd most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clitherall is 42.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. With 29.7% of the population under 18, Clitherall has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clitherall is $57,750. This is 35% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Clitherall. 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 Clitherall, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $78,100. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Clitherall is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clitherall has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

5.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% 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 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clitherall, 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.