Clay County, Iowa
Total Population: 16,446
County Seat: Spencer
Median Home Value
$171,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$64,082
Across all households
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.1%
65 Years and Over
21.9%
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.2%
No Health Insurance
4.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
26.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$64,082
Mean Household Income
$83,566
Per Capita Income
$37,963
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
86.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$171,500
Median Rent
$798/mo
Total Housing Units
8,141
Owner-Occupied
72.7%
Renter-Occupied
27.3%
Vacancy Rate
11.0%
Married Couple Households
44.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.0%
Average Household Size
2.22
Broadband Internet Access
87.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19041.