Clay County, South Dakota

Total Population: 15,133

County Seat: Vermillion

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Median Home Value

$221,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,794

Across all households

Median Age

24.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

46.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.0%
Two or More Races2.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.0%

Under 18 Years

17.6%

65 Years and Over

12.2%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.5%

No Health Insurance

9.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

46.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

35.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,794

Mean Household Income

$76,464

Per Capita Income

$29,412

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$221,800

Median Rent

$736/mo

Total Housing Units

6,243

Owner-Occupied

51.8%

Renter-Occupied

48.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Married Couple Households

38.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

27.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.0%

Average Household Size

2.28

Broadband Internet Access

89.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46027.