North Clearwater, Minnesota

North Clearwater is an unorganized territory in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 70 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the unorganized territory has a total area of 191.9 square miles (497.1 km²), of which 187.1 square miles (484.7 km²) is land and 4.8 square miles (12.4 km²) (2.50%) is water.

This unorganized territory falls completely within the boundaries of the Red Lake Indian Reservation.

Demographics

As of the census of 2020, there were 70 people and 20 households residing in the unorganized territory. The population density was 0.4 inhabitants per square mile (0.15/km²). There were 25 housing units. The racial makeup of the unorganized territory was 4.28% White, 1.43% Asian, and 91.43% Native American or Alaska Native. 2.86% reported two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.29% of the population.

There were 20 households, out of which none reported having children under the age of 18 living with them. 55% of responders reported as having been widowed. 45% reported as having never married. 55% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was unreported.

In the unorganized territory the population was relatively concentrated, with 45% of responders being from 55 to 59 years old, and 55% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was unreported. All responders were male.

The median income for a household in the unorganized territory was unreported. The per capita income for the unorganized territory was $9,389. 45% were reported as living below the poverty line, none of whom were over 64.