Clay County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,409 | — | #1,601 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,010 | -6.8% | #1,199 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,681 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,000 | -45.7% | #2,192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $873 | -24.9% | #1,591 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -7.1% | #1,192 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 26,409, making it the #1,601 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $70,010, ranking #1,199 out of 3,222 counties — 6.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $153,000 (-45.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $873/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.9%.
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94.0% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Indiana
Clay County, Indiana has a total population of 26,409, making it the 1,601st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $70,010, which ranks #1,199 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Clay County is $153,000, 45.7% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $873 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.9 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Clay County, Indiana 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.