Clive, IA Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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9.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 9/10

Housing 8/10

Affordability 8.5/10

Diversity 7/10

Safety 8/10

Amenities 8.5/10

Education 9.5/10

Commute 9/10

Clive, IA Crime Report

Crime in Clive summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Clive. Key points include:

There were 263 total crimes in Clive in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Clive is 1,375.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Clive is 209.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Clive is 1,166.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Clive is -35.11% below the national average.

263
Total Crimes

-35.11%
Below National Average

Clive

Crime In Clive Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Clive / 100k People	Iowa / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	263	1,375.2	1,540.0	2,119.2
Violent Crime	40	209.2	243.3	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	2.1	5.0
Robbery	2	10.5	18.7	61.0
Aggravated Assault	31	162.1	187.2	256.0
Property Crime	223	1,166.1	1,296.8	1,760.0
Burglary	17	88.9	199.1	229.0
Larceny	182	951.7	962.6	1,272.0
Car Theft	24	125.5	135.1	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Clive summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clive. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:

The cost of living in Clive is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clive is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Clive is $425,730.
The median income in Clive is $132,121.

110
Clive's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Clive Comparison Table

Living Expense	Clive	Iowa	National Average
Overall	110	90	100
Services	99	99	100
Groceries	97	95	100
Health	138	75	100
Housing	99	97	100
Transportation	95	93	100
Utilities	99	94	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Clive, IA Weather

The average high in Clive is 59.9° and the average low is 39.4°.
There are 63.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.5 inches of precipitation each year with 35.0 inches of snow.

Stat	Clive
Average Annual High	59.9
Average Annual Low	39.4
Annual Precipitation Days	63.4
Average Annual Precipitation	35.5
Average Annual Snowfall	35.0

59.9°
Average High

63.4
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Rankings & Articles For Clive

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Ranks #1 in Best Places To Live In Iowa

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Ranks #6 in Richest Cities In Iowa

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Ranks #7 in Safest Places In Iowa

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Clive Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Clive

The current population in Clive is 19,012. The population has increased 27.2% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	19,012	1.3%
2023	18,776	1.1%
2022	18,576	1.4%
2021	18,323	6.2%
2020	17,246	0.5%
2019	17,167	-0.2%
2018	17,195	0.4%
2017	17,134	0.7%
2016	17,022	2.3%
2015	16,634	2.4%
2014	16,246	2.3%
2013	15,888	2.1%
2012	15,557	2.1%
2011	15,239	1.9%
2010	14,950	-

Race / Ethnicity in Clive

White 78.2% (14,859)

African American 2.9% (548)

American Indian 0.1% (17)

Asian 4.3% (813)

Hawaiian 0.1% (27)

Other 0.0% (6)

Two Or More 1.6% (311)

Hispanic 12.8% (2,431)

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Clive is:

78.2% White with 14,859 White residents.
2.9% African American with 548 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
4.3% Asian with 813 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 6 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 311 Two Or More residents.
12.8% Hispanic with 2,431 Hispanic residents.

Race	Clive	IA	USA
White	78.2%	82.3%	57.4%
African American	2.9%	3.8%	11.9%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	4.3%	2.5%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
Two Or More	1.6%	3.5%	4.3%
Hispanic	12.8%	7.3%	19.3%

Gender in Clive

Female 49.5% (9,408)

Male 50.5% (9,604)

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Clive is 49.5% female with 9,408 female residents.
Clive is 50.5% male with 9,604 male residents.

Gender	Clive	IA	USA
Female	49.5%	49.8%	50.5%
Male	50.5%	50.2%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clive for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 3.0% (570)

9-12th Grade 2.0% (380)

High School / GED 12.0% (2,281)

Some College 15.0% (2,851)

Associate's Degree 7.0% (1,330)

Bachelor's Degree 35.0% (6,654)

Master's Degree 17.0% (3,232)

Professional Degree 5.0% (950)

Doctorate Degree 4.0% (760)

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3.0% of adults in Clive completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Clive completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Clive completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Clive completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Clive completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Clive completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Clive completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Clive completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Clive completed doctorate degree.

Education	Clive	IA	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	3.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	12.0%	30.0%	26.0%
Some College	15.0%	20.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	35.0%	21.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	17.0%	7.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	5.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	4.0%	1.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Clive, Iowa

Less than $10,000 1.8% (34,233)

$10,000 to $14,999 1.5% (28,303)

$15,000 to $24,999 1.6% (29,921)

$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% (135,857)

$35,000 to $49,999 5.9% (112,675)

$50,000 to $74,999 10.6% (201,360)

$75,000 to $99,999 7.6% (144,483)

$100,000 to $149,999 23.7% (450,702)

$150,000 to $199,999 13.3% (252,307)

$200,000 or more 26.9% (511,353)

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1.8% of households in Clive earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Clive earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.6% of households in Clive earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Clive earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.9% of households in Clive earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.6% of households in Clive earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.6% of households in Clive earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.7% of households in Clive earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.3% of households in Clive earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.9% of households in Clive earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Clive	IA	USA
Less than $10,000	1.8%	4.0%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.5%	3.2%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	1.6%	6.7%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.1%	7.2%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	5.9%	11.3%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	10.6%	17.5%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	7.6%	14.0%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	23.7%	18.7%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	13.3%	8.8%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	26.9%	8.6%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Clive, IA
Demographics And Statistics

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