Clive, Iowa
Clive: Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
About
Clive is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,447 and a population density of 777 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,444 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Clive
| Population : | 17,444 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 50325 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 19.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 833 feet / 254 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:37:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 877 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clive is located at 41°36'11"N 93°43'27"W (41.6030400, -93.7241100).
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Official website of Clive
Demographics
The population of Clive increased by 11.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,447 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,925 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,363 | 2.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,748 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,179 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,203 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,256 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,126 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,020 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,242 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,444 | 1.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,342 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,992 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -10.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,400 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,994 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 96.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 388 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,655 |
Clive zip code is 50325.
County name: Polk, County
fips: 19153
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 2,655 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $87,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $994 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $451 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $630 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 3 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,315 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 310 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,888 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 68,105 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,454 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,907 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,018 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 108 |
| 2019 total employment : | 863 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 40,371 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -10.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 357 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 474 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 283 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 130 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 451 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 66 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 369 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 20.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 288.08 |
Schools in Clive
College & universities near Clive, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153597 | Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Des Moines (IA) | 50322-3203 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clive, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Clive
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Urbandal Post Office | Urbandale (IA) | 50322 |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | A city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,025 | American city in Iowa |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkhart | 952 | American city in Iowa |
| Runnells | 498 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Alleman | 447 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Clive distances to largest Iowa cities
