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Claremont, MN
City in Dodge County, Minnesota.
Population
502
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
466
ZIP codes
0
Claremont and its ZIP codes
Claremont at a glance
- Claremont is about 6.5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,625, 36% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,800 (60% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Claremont, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Claremont, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,625
Poverty rate
32.5%
Median home value
$132,800
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (192), Irish Americans (86), Norwegian Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dodge County. PPP loans are for Claremont.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,565
5,983 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,663
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $5,847 per person
How people get to work
Claremont, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Claremont, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
514
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
30
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Claremont, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Claremont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge CenterCity | 7.5 mi | 2.4 |
| West ConcordCity | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| OwatonnaCity | 12 mi | 15.2 |
| MantorvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| KassonCity | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Blooming PrairieCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| HayfieldCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| MedfordCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| KenyonCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| WalthamCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| ByronCity | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| SargeantCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| EllendaleCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| WanamingoCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| GenevaCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| LansingCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Claremont, MN in?
- Claremont is in Dodge County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Claremont, MN?
- About 502 people live in Claremont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Claremont?
- Nearby places include Dodge Center (7.5 mi), West Concord (9 mi), Owatonna (12 mi), Mantorville (12 mi), Kasson (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023