Clay County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,461 | — | #2,074 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,428 | -12.9% | #1,599 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,400 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,600 | -36.6% | #1,660 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $811 | -30.3% | #2,022 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.5% | #1,117 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 16,461, making it the #2,074 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $65,428, ranking #1,599 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $178,600 (-36.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $811/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.3%.
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94.5% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Iowa
Clay County, Iowa has a total population of 16,461, making it the 2,074th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $65,428, which ranks #1,599 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Clay County is $178,600, 36.6% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $811 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.1 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Clay County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.