Clay County Summary

Life in Clay County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Clay County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Clay County:

  • The population in Clay County is 16,423.

  • The median home value in Clay County is $179,378.

  • The median income in Clay County is $61,756.

  • The median rent in Clay County is $752.

  • The unemployment rate in Clay County is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Clay County is 11.5%.

  • The average high in Clay County is 66.4° and there are 75.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clay County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clay County

Spencer, IA Population 11,351

Everly, IA Population 618

Royal, IA Population 510

Peterson, IA Population 382

Fostoria, IA Population 174

Dickens, IA Population 148

Webb, IA Population 128

Rossie, IA Population 77

Greenville, IA Population 71

Gillett Grove, IA Population 39

Map Of Clay County

Clay County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Clay County is 66.4°.

  • There are 70.9 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 75.6 inches of rain each year with 12.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:11 hours of sun each day in Clay County.

StatClay County
Mean High66.4
Nice Days70.9
Rainfall75.6
Snowfall12.3
Sunny_hours5:11
66.4°
Average High
75.6
Inches of Rain

Clay County Photos

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Clay County Demographics

Population over time in Clay County

The current population in Clay County is 16,423. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 16,410 1.7%
2021 16,138 -0.5%
2020 16,211 -

Gender in Clay County

  • Clay County is 51.1% female with 8,394 female residents.

  • Clay County is 48.9% male with 8,029 male residents.

Female
51.1% (8,394)
Male
48.9% (8,029)
Gender Clay County IA USA
Female 51.1% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Clay County

Clay County is:

  • 92.2% White with 15,145 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 94 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 56 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 67 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 348 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.2% Hispanic with 685 Hispanic residents.

White
92.2% (15,145)
African American
0.6% (94)
American Indian
0.2% (28)
Asian
0.3% (56)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (67)
Two Or More
2.1% (348)
Hispanic
4.2% (685)

Table: Clay County By Race

Race Clay County IA USA
White 92.2% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.2% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Clay County, Iowa

  • 3.1% of households in Clay County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Clay County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Clay County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Clay County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Clay County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Clay County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Clay County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Clay County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Clay County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Clay County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (509)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (631)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.6% (1,898)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (1,659)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (2,179)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (2,766)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (2,325)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (2,795)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (1,077)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (579)
Income Clay County IA USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.6% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clay County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Clay County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Clay County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Clay County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Clay County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Clay County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Clay County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Clay County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Clay County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Clay County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (328)
9-12th Grade
4% (656)
High School / GED
32% (5,255)
Some College
24% (3,941)
Associate's Degree
13% (2,134)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (2,956)
Master's Degree
5% (821)
Professional Degree
2% (328)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Clay County IA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 31% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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