Clayton County, Iowa

Total Population: 17,069

County Seat: Elkader

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Median Home Value

$155,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,326

Across all households

Median Age

46.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Two or More Races1.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

24.3%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

7.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,326

Mean Household Income

$81,457

Per Capita Income

$35,661

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$155,700

Median Rent

$764/mo

Total Housing Units

8,791

Owner-Occupied

76.6%

Renter-Occupied

23.4%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Married Couple Households

50.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.1%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

81.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19043.