Clayton County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,013 | — | #2,035 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,242 | -10.5% | #1,409 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.4 years | +19.3% | #543 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,500 | -40.2% | #1,840 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,172 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | -13.4% | #991 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clayton County has a population of 17,013, making it the #2,035 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clayton County is $67,242, ranking #1,409 out of 3,222 counties — 10.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Clayton County is $168,500 (-40.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.0%.
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91.6% of residents in Clayton County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Clayton County, Iowa
Clayton County, Iowa has a total population of 17,013, making it the 2,035th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clayton County is 46.4 years, which is 19.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clayton County is $67,242, which ranks #1,409 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Clayton County is $168,500, 40.2% below the national median. Renters in Clayton County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clayton County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Clayton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.3%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
All data for Clayton County, Iowa 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.