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Clay County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Spencer

Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 16,519 with a growth rate of 0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 44th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 16,633 and has seen a growth of -0.69% since that time.

16,519
Total Population
29
Population Density (mi²)
44
Population Rank (State)
4 0.02%
Annual Population Growth

Clay County Population

Clay County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clay County includes 94.56% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White15,55294.56%
Two or more races6183.76%
Black or African American900.55%
Native American720.44%
Other race600.36%
Asian540.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Clay County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clay County's average per capita income is $46,528. Household income levels show a median of $64,082. The poverty rate stands at 11.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$102,219-
Families$92,188$107,732
Households$64,082$83,566
Non Families$38,931$51,942

$46,528

Average Income

$64,082

Median Household Income

11.45%

Poverty Rate