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Clay County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Clay Center

Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 6,250 with a growth rate of 1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 47th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,537 and has seen a growth of -4.39% since that time.

6,250
Total Population
11
Population Density (mi²)
47
Population Rank (State)
67 1.08%
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 90.89% White, 3.32% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,53090.89%
Two or more races2654.36%
Other race2023.32%
Native American440.72%
Black or African American410.67%
Asian20.03%
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 $47,385. Household income levels show a median of $75,938. The poverty rate stands at 8.14%.

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$99,904-
Families$89,122$111,060
Households$75,938$94,153
Non Families$34,777$49,769

$47,385

Average Income

$75,938

Median Household Income

8.14%

Poverty Rate