2023 ACS Census Data · Population 65,628
Clay County is a mid-sized county in Minnesota with a population of 65,628. The median household income is $77,664, 19% above the national average. The poverty rate is 14.4%, median home value is $256,000, and 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 62% above the national average.
Population
65,628
2023 estimate
Rank #833 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$77,664
Household
Rank #594 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$256,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #737 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
39.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #287 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.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% above Minnesota avg·19% above national avg
Poverty Rate
43% below Minnesota avg·4% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% above Minnesota avg·22% 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 →
$38,791
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
70.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
15% above Minnesota avg·22% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% above Minnesota avg·8% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% below Minnesota avg·9% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
25% below Minnesota avg·21% below national avg
Housing Units
27,241
Households
25,939
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,776
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
49% above Minnesota avg·62% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Minnesota 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 →
9.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.2%
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