2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,446
Clay County is a small county in Iowa with a population of 16,446. The median household income is $64,082, near the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5%, median home value is $171,500, and 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
16,446
2023 estimate
Rank #2073 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,082
Household
Rank #1541 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$171,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1623 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
26.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1030 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% below Iowa avg·1% below national avg
Poverty Rate
7% below Iowa avg·24% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% above Iowa avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,963
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% above Iowa avg·18% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below Iowa avg·14% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Iowa avg·0% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% below Iowa avg·2% above national avg
Housing Units
8,141
Households
7,249
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,337
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
10% above Iowa avg·8% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Iowa avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.8%
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