Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,461 (100%) |
| Population Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $65,428 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,651 |
| Median Home Value | $178,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,157 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,340 (65.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,942 (23.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 875 (10.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,282 |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
| Family Households | 4,048 (55.6%) |
The table below compares Clay County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 46 | 54th |
| Population Density | # 44 | 56th |
| Median Household Income | # 77 | 23rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 39 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 49 | 51st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
