Clearwater, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Clearwater, Florida is 117,075 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $64,440, the median home value is $326,100, and the median age is 46.4.
The population has grown 7.1% since 2010 (109,052 → 116,811).
117,075
Population
4472
People / sq mi
$64,440
Median Income
$326,100
Median Home Value
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Clearwater covers 26.2 sq mi of land at 4472 people per square mile.
About Clearwater, FL
Clearwater skews on age — the median resident is 46.4, older than the national median. With 117,075 residents, Clearwater is a city in Florida. It ranks #20 among cities in Florida by population.
The typical household here earns about $64,440, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $326,100, with typical rent around $1,539.
32.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. A solid 19.9% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Clearwater — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Clearwater city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Clearwater city had a population of 109,052 in 2010 and 116,811 in 2024, a 7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 117,555 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.
116,811
Population (2024)
109,052
Population (2010)
117,555
Peak (2023)
0.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 109,052 |
| 2011 | 109,204 |
| 2012 | 109,538 |
| 2013 | 110,279 |
| 2014 | 111,167 |
| 2015 | 112,939 |
| 2016 | 114,175 |
| 2017 | 115,482 |
| 2018 | 116,324 |
| 2019 | 116,946 |
| 2020 | 117,343 |
| 2021 | 117,133 |
| 2022 | 117,344 |
| 2023 | 117,555 |
| 2024 | 116,811 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$64,440
Median Household Income
$42,934
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$326,100
Median Home Value
$1,539
Median Rent
59.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.9%
High School+
32.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.8%
Drive Alone
64.5%
Public Transit
19.9%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
46.7%
Foreign Born
78.4%
Non-English at Home
7.9%
Veterans
14.9%
With Disability
85.9%
Health Insurance
93.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.2% |
| Information | 11.0% |
| Construction | 6.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clearwater, Florida has a population of 117,075 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Clearwater, Florida is $64,440, with 9.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Clearwater, Florida is $326,100, with median monthly rent at $1,539 and a homeownership rate of 59.1%.
The median age in Clearwater, Florida is 46.4 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has grown 7.1% since 2010 (109,052 → 116,811).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.