Clarissa

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Clarissa, MN


Welcome to Clarissa


Situated on Eagle Creek, the City of Clarissa is a regional employment center, thanks to the Central Todd County Care Center, as well as a number of small manufacturing and retail concerns.

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City of Clarissa
P.O. Box 396
202 Main St. W
Clarissa, MN 56440


Mayor: Robert Gamache
PO Box 396
Clarissa, MN 56440
218-756-2681

Clerk: Sue Kent
PO Box 396
Clarissa, MN 56440
218-756-2125
clarissa@eaglevalleytel.net


*Permits can be picked up at Clarissa City Hall
*Elections are held at Clarissa City Hall


Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Clarissa, MN is 703. The population is expected to grow to 739 by 2029 - a growth rate of 1.00%.

The median age of Clarissa, MN residents is 45.

The diversity index of Clarissa, MN is 36.4, meaning that there is a 36% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Clarissa, MN is $66,328 and projected to be $75,175 in 2029. Per capita income is $27,631, projected to be $30,798 in 2029. 0.57% of households – 4 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $381,051 and the average disposable income is $55,315.

There are 328 housing units in Clarissa, MN; 225 are owner-occupied, 67 are rented, and 36 are vacant. The average home value is $277,222, with 2 homes built in 2010 or later, and 79 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 43 businesses in Clarissa, MN, employing 332 workers and pulling from a labor force of 238 age 16 and above. 86 workers commute into Clarissa, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

152 residents both live and work in/around Clarissa, MN. The average travel time is 24.3 minutes. 13.16% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 197 drive alone, 14 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 11 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 16 residents work from home.

243 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 66 have associates degrees, 40 have bachelor’s degrees, and 12 hold a graduate or professional degree.