All 70 LIHTC-funded units in Clarinda are two-bedroom apartments, providing housing options suitable for small families or individuals needing extra space.

Over the last decade, Clarinda's population has remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 5,778 in 2013 to 5,572 in 2022. The median income has shown some fluctuation, rising from $46,132 in 2013 to $51,505 in 2022.

Racial demographics have shifted slightly, with the white population decreasing from 90% in 2013 to 87% in 2022. There have been small increases in Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial populations, indicating growing diversity in the community.

Clarinda's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory, while modest in size, provides 70 two-bedroom units for low-income residents. The city received just over $215,000 in tax credits for these projects, completed in the late 1990s. While the affordable housing stock represents a small percentage of the estimated total housing units, it contributes to the city's housing diversity. The demographic trends over the past decade show a relatively stable population with slight increases in income and racial diversity, factors that may influence future affordable housing needs in Clarinda.