Clay County, South Dakota Cities (2024)

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
2024 Pop.
2020 Pop.
Change
Density (/mi²)
Area (mi²)
Type
Vermillion112,10811,7200.81%2,5984.7City
Irene24374270.46%1,7140.3City
Wakonda33503480%9070.4Town
Burbank4911128.33%2960.3CDP
Meckling543297.5%2110.2CDP

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Clay County, South Dakota?

Vermillion is the largest city in Clay County.

What is the smallest city in Clay County, South Dakota?

Meckling is the smallest city in Clay County.

How many cities are in Clay County?

There are 5 cities in Clay County, South Dakota.

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