Clay County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,095 | — | #2,804 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,986 | +5.1% | #625 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,360 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,600 | -44.8% | #2,135 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $645 | -44.5% | #2,956 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | -45.2% | #199 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 6,095, making it the #2,804 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $78,986, ranking #625 out of 3,222 counties — 5.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.9% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $155,600 (-44.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $645/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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93.4% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Nebraska
Clay County, Nebraska has a total population of 6,095, making it the 2,804th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $78,986, which ranks #625 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Clay County is $155,600, 44.8% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $645 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Clay County, Nebraska 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.