Population 8,081 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clearwater Beach
Household size in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.74 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.79 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.88 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.81 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Clearwater Beach is a place of small households, averaging 1.81 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 1.74 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.2 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 62.5 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 64.2 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 65.1 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Clearwater Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 65.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 62.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Clearwater Beach: 2.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only seven of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Clearwater Beach
Renters in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Clearwater Beach is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (65.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 50.8% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.3% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 48.3% of the housing in Clearwater Beach, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Clearwater Beach are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Tampa area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1988. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,471 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,317 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,743 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,663 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,192 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Clearwater Beach pays $2,663 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,192 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Clearwater Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.5% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.8% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.3% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Clearwater Beach is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 27 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Clearwater Beach: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 18 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Clearwater Beach
| Period | Clearwater Beach | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Clearwater Beach has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Clearwater Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Beach | 1.81 | 65.1 | 2.1% | 15.2% | 48.3% | 1981 | $2,663 | 57.3% | 97.7% | 1.8% |
| Belleair | 2.20 | 59.3 | 2.7% | 11.3% | 12.0% | 1976 | $2,183 | 58.4% | 98.8% | 5.3% |
| Belleair Beach | 2.27 | 59.5 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 38.3% | 1978 | $3,176 | 57.1% | 95.2% | 3.5% |
| Belleair Bluffs | 1.89 | 60.8 | 2.1% | 28.8% | 20.3% | 1972 | $1,518 | 32.5% | 94.9% | 5.3% |
| Clearwater | 2.37 | 45.8 | 12.3% | 40.9% | 13.4% | 1976 | $1,712 | 31.0% | 90.7% | 4.1% |
| Dunedin | 2.11 | 54.3 | 6.1% | 27.3% | 16.3% | 1977 | $1,827 | 37.8% | 94.5% | 4.7% |
| Indian Rocks Beach | 1.91 | 58.2 | 1.7% | 23.6% | 36.6% | 1982 | $1,869 | 48.4% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| Largo | 2.34 | 49.4 | 9.8% | 29.9% | 17.5% | 1977 | $1,692 | 27.9% | 91.6% | 4.8% |
| Crystal Beach | 2.46 | 51.8 | 11.4% | 15.4% | 16.9% | 1986 | $1,878 | 38.6% | 95.6% | 0.4% |
| Indian Shores | 2.07 | 57.5 | 1.1% | 14.1% | 73.8% | 1981 | $2,755 | 52.6% | 98.1% | 0.0% |
| South Highpoint | 2.49 | 37.0 | 12.9% | 67.3% | 9.3% | 1984 | $1,550 | 16.8% | 84.0% | 13.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Clearwater Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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