Clay County, Iowa

Total Population: 16,446

County Seat: Spencer

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Two or More Races2.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.