Clayton County, Iowa
Total Population: 17,069
County Seat: Elkader
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.