Clear Lake (Pierce County), Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Clear Lake (Pierce County) is a small community located in Washington, within Pierce County. The total population is 1,271. It ranks as the 368th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clear Lake (Pierce County) is 45.5 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, Clear Lake (Pierce County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clear Lake (Pierce County) is $95,882. This is 2% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 19% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $788,500. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clear Lake (Pierce County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.4% vs 3.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clear Lake (Pierce County), Washington 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 Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.