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
50th
Median Household Income $70,010 -6.8% #1,199 / 3,222
63th
Median Age 41.4 years +6.4% #1,681 / 3,222
48th
Median Home Value $153,000 -45.7% #2,192 / 3,222
32th
Median Gross Rent $873 -24.9% #1,591 / 3,222
51th
Poverty Rate 11.7% -7.1% #1,192 / 3,222
63th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$70,010 −6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,199 of 3,222
63th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,358 −2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #778 of 3,222
76th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.7% −7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,192 of 3,222
63th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −39.2% vs nat'l
Rank #814 of 3,222
75th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3% −39.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,942 of 3,222
40th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.9 min +11.8% vs nat'l
Rank #743 of 3,222
77th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$153,000 −45.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,192 of 3,222
32th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$873 −24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,591 of 3,222
51th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.9% +25.6% vs nat'l
Rank #505 of 3,222
84th percentile
80.9% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,069 of 3,222
67th percentile

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.