Clarissa, Minnesota Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids City of Clarissa
City
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Location of Clarissa, Minnesota
Clarissa, Minnesota Location in Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Todd
Area
• Total	1.01 sq mi (2.63 km²)
• Land	1.01 sq mi (2.63 km²)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation	1,329 ft (405 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	661
• Density	651.23/sq mi (251.51/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	56440
Area code(s)	218
FIPS code	27-11602
GNIS feature ID	2393536

Clarissa is a small city located in Todd County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 661 people lived there. It's a friendly community in the heart of Minnesota.

A Look Back: Clarissa's History
Where is Clarissa?
Who Lives in Clarissa?
- Clarissa's Population in 2010
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A Look Back: Clarissa's History

Clarissa was officially planned out in 1877. It was named after Clarissa Bischoffsheim, who was the wife of the person who founded the city. A post office opened in Clarissa in 1880. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1897.

Where is Clarissa?

Clarissa is located in Minnesota, a state in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.00 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Who Lives in Clarissa?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1900	233	—
1910	364	56.2%
1920	421	15.7%
1930	444	5.5%
1940	519	16.9%
1950	650	25.2%
1960	569	−12.5%
1970	599	5.3%
1980	663	10.7%
1990	637	−3.9%
2000	609	−4.4%
2010	681	11.8%
2020	661	−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

The city's population has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 681 people living in Clarissa. By 2020, the population was 661.

Clarissa's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 681 people living in Clarissa. These people lived in 291 different homes. About 160 of these homes were families.

Most people in Clarissa were White (98.2%). A small number of people were African American (0.4%) or Asian (0.1%). About 1.2% of the population identified as being of two or more races. Less than 1% of the population (0.7%) was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Clarissa in 2010 was about 50 years old. About 19.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means that nearly one-fifth of the city's population was made up of kids and teenagers! About 30.2% of the people were 65 years or older.