Clay County, Illinois

Total Population: 13,173

County Seat: Louisville

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Median Home Value

$94,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$57,266

Across all households

Median Age

41.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

20.8%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

5.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$57,266

Mean Household Income

$79,425

Per Capita Income

$33,212

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$94,300

Median Rent

$709/mo

Total Housing Units

6,147

Owner-Occupied

80.7%

Renter-Occupied

19.3%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Married Couple Households

47.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.7%

Average Household Size

2.36

Broadband Internet Access

85.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17025.