Clay County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,219 | — | #2,148 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,850 | -24.4% | #2,342 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 24.9 years | -36.0% | #3,215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $232,300 | -17.6% | #1,056 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $770 | -33.8% | #2,341 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | +56.6% | #2,647 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 15,219, making it the #2,148 most populous county in the US. The median age is 24.9 years, which is 36.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $56,850, ranking #2,342 out of 3,222 counties — 24.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.7% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $232,300 (-17.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $770/mo and the homeownership rate is 50.8%.
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90.9% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Clay County, South Dakota
Clay County, South Dakota has a total population of 15,219, making it the 2,148th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 24.9 years, which is 36.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $56,850, which ranks #2,342 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Clay County is $232,300, 17.6% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $770 per month. The homeownership rate is 50.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 45.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.9 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Clay County, South Dakota 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.