Clay County, Nebraska

Total Population: 6,084

County Seat: Clay Center

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Median Home Value

$146,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$75,938

Across all households

Median Age

40.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.4%
Two or More Races1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.7%

65 Years and Over

20.6%

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.4%

No Health Insurance

7.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$75,938

Mean Household Income

$94,153

Per Capita Income

$38,344

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

86.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$146,300

Median Rent

$701/mo

Total Housing Units

2,816

Owner-Occupied

80.6%

Renter-Occupied

19.4%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Married Couple Households

59.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

86.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31035.