Clay County, South Dakota
Total Population: 15,133
County Seat: Vermillion
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
46.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
35.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.