Clay County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 66,059 | — | #829 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,172 | +8.0% | #536 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.7 years | -13.4% | #3,045 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $265,500 | -5.8% | #811 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,019 | -12.4% | #931 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.3% | #1,594 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 66,059, making it the #829 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.7 years, which is 13.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $81,172, ranking #536 out of 3,222 counties — 8.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $265,500 (-5.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,019/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.9%.
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96.0% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Minnesota
Clay County, Minnesota has a total population of 66,059, making it the 829th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 33.7 years, which is 13.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $81,172, which ranks #536 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Clay County is $265,500, 5.8% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $1,019 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 39.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.6%).
All data for Clay County, Minnesota 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.