Clay County, Iowa Population 2022
Clay County, Iowa's estimated population is 15,746 with a growth rate of -0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County, Iowa is the 49th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 Population was 16,634 and has seen a growth of -5.34% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 52 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 1,523 | 1,471 | 2828.85% |
| 1880 | 4,248 | 2,725 | 178.92% |
| 1890 | 9,309 | 5,061 | 119.14% |
| 1900 | 13,401 | 4,092 | 43.96% |
| 1910 | 12,766 | -635 | -4.74% |
| 1920 | 15,660 | 2,894 | 22.67% |
| 1930 | 16,107 | 447 | 2.85% |
| 1940 | 17,762 | 1,655 | 10.28% |
| 1950 | 18,103 | 341 | 1.92% |
| 1960 | 18,504 | 401 | 2.22% |
| 1970 | 18,464 | -40 | -0.22% |
| 1980 | 19,576 | 1,112 | 6.02% |
| 1990 | 17,585 | -1,991 | -10.17% |
| 2010 | 16,634 | -951 | -5.41% |
| 2011 | 16,597 | -37 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 16,539 | -58 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 16,438 | -101 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 16,484 | 46 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 16,498 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 16,295 | -203 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 16,141 | -154 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 16,106 | -35 | -0.22% |
| 2019 | 16,016 | -90 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 15,926 | -90 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 15,836 | -90 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 15,746 | -90 | -0.57% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,425 | 95.58% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.68% |
| Some Other Race | 149 | 0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 419 | 2.60% |
Clay County, Iowa Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,381 | 2.14 | 67.5 |
| Married | 3,442 | 2.87 | 86.4 |
| Male | 305 | 2.36 | 61.3 |
| Female | 626 | 2.74 | 28.8 |
| Non Family | 3,008 | 1.17 | 54.6 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 0.93% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 503 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 3,678 | 32.76% |
| Some College | 2,861 | 25.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,399 | 12.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,896 | 16.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 786 | 7.00% |
Clay County, Iowa Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 105 | 105 | 67 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| White | 10,790 | 10,262 | 2,590 |
| Hispanic | 144 | 73 | 10 |
| Other Race | 89 | 60 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 160 | 5 |
| Black | 12 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.81%.
$37,389
Average Earnings
$43,859
Average Male
$31,296
Average Female
Clay County, Iowa Language by Age
Clay County, Iowa Language
96.75% of Clay County, Iowa residents speak only English, while 3.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
Clay County, Iowa Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 591 | 142 | 24.03% |
| Black | 16 | 3 | 18.75% |
| Multiple | 416 | 78 | 18.75% |
| White | 14,739 | 1,448 | 9.82% |
| Other | 3 | NaN% |
10.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.88%
Male Poverty Rate
12.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clay County, Iowa
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Iowa is Hispanic, with 24.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Iowa is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.66%.
Clay County, Iowa Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Clay County, Iowa Married by Age and Sex
Clay County, Iowa Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Clay County, Iowa Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,171 | 9.71% |
| Black | 2 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.65% |
Clay County, Iowa Veterans by Education
6.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.07%
Born in Clay County, Iowa
97.96%
Native Born
2.04%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.96% of Clay County, Iowa residents were born in the United States, with 72.07% having been born in Iowa. 0.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990