Clarissa, MN Demographics

A map of Clarissa's Population by Race

Clarissa, Minnesota has an estimated population of 622, a decrease from the 661 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% White, 20.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clarissa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clarissa has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Clarissa, that probability was 28.1% in 2020 and 41.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clarissa is ranked the 450th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Clarissa was ranked the 439th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clarissa's White Population

460 residents of Clarissa, or 74.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clarissa is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Clarissa ranks 677th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarissa's White population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. White residents' share of Clarissa's population has decreased from 84.1% to 74.0%.

Clarissa is more White than neighboring Eagle Bend (62.8% White), Browerville (67.4% White), and Long Prairie (56.3% White). Clarissa is less White than neighboring Bertha (88.2% White), and Hewitt (76% White).

Clarissa's Black Population

3 residents of Clarissa, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clarissa is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Clarissa ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarissa's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Clarissa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Clarissa is more Black than neighboring Eagle Bend (0% Black), Browerville (0% Black), and Bertha (0% Black). Clarissa is less Black than neighboring Long Prairie (0.9% Black), and Hewitt (2.1% Black).

Clarissa's Asian Population

16 residents of Clarissa, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clarissa is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Clarissa ranks 308th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarissa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Asian residents' share of Clarissa's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.6%.

Clarissa is more Asian than neighboring Eagle Bend (0% Asian), Browerville (0% Asian), Long Prairie (0% Asian), Bertha (0% Asian), and Hewitt (0% Asian).

Clarissa's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Clarissa, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clarissa is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Clarissa ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarissa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Clarissa's population has decreased from 9.8% to 2.6%.

Clarissa is more Hispanic than neighboring Hewitt (1.4% Hispanic). Clarissa is less Hispanic than neighboring Eagle Bend (9.5% Hispanic), Browerville (28.6% Hispanic), Long Prairie (40.5% Hispanic), and Bertha (2.7% Hispanic).

Clarissa's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Clarissa, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clarissa is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Clarissa ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarissa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clarissa's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Clarissa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Browerville (0% Native American/Other), and Hewitt (0% Native American/Other). Clarissa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle Bend (1.2% Native American/Other), Long Prairie (1.4% Native American/Other), and Bertha (3.6% Native American/Other).

Clarissa's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Clarissa, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clarissa is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Clarissa ranks 396th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarissa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Clarissa's population has increased from 3.8% to 20.1%.

Clarissa is more Multiracial than neighboring Browerville (4% Multiracial), Long Prairie (0.9% Multiracial), and Bertha (5.5% Multiracial). Clarissa is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Bend (26.5% Multiracial), and Hewitt (20.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.