Clarkfield, MN Demographics

A map of Clarkfield's Population by Race

Clarkfield, Minnesota has an estimated population of 913, an increase from the 852 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.4% White, 12.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Native American/Other, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clarkfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clarkfield has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Clarkfield, that probability was 30.7% in 2020 and 33.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clarkfield is ranked the 376th 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). Clarkfield was ranked the 387th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clarkfield's White Population

734 residents of Clarkfield, or 80.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clarkfield is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Clarkfield ranks 703rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarkfield's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Clarkfield's population has decreased from 82.4% to 80.4%.

Clarkfield is more White than neighboring Boyd (74.4% White), Montevideo (80% White), Hanley Falls (69.8% White), and Watson (76.5% White). Clarkfield is less White than neighboring Hazel Run (94.8% White).

Clarkfield's Black Population

0 residents of Clarkfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clarkfield is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Clarkfield ranks 589th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarkfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Clarkfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Clarkfield is less Black than neighboring Montevideo (0.9% Black).

Clarkfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Clarkfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clarkfield is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Clarkfield ranks 475th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarkfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Clarkfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Clarkfield is less Asian than neighboring Montevideo (2.4% Asian), and Watson (17% Asian).

Clarkfield's Hispanic Population

110 residents of Clarkfield, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clarkfield is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Clarkfield ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarkfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Clarkfield's population has increased from 11.2% to 12.0%.

Clarkfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Run (5.2% Hispanic), and Watson (0% Hispanic). Clarkfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Boyd (25.6% Hispanic), Montevideo (13.8% Hispanic), and Hanley Falls (14.9% Hispanic).

Clarkfield's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Clarkfield, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clarkfield is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Clarkfield ranks 171st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarkfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 105.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clarkfield's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.8%.

Clarkfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel Run (0% Native American/Other), Boyd (0% Native American/Other), Montevideo (2.3% Native American/Other), and Watson (1.5% Native American/Other). Clarkfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanley Falls (4% Native American/Other).

Clarkfield's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Clarkfield, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clarkfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Clarkfield ranks 349th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarkfield's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Clarkfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Clarkfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Run (0% Multiracial), Boyd (0% Multiracial), and Montevideo (0.6% Multiracial). Clarkfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Hanley Falls (11.3% Multiracial), and Watson (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.