Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 68,129 with a growth rate of 0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 16th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 59,144 and has seen a growth of 15.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.7 years
Female: 33.9 years
Male: 33.5 years
There are 49,744 adults, (9,248 of whom are seniors) in Clay County.
Female: 33,208 (50.3%)
Male: 32,851 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Clay County includes 84.91% White, 4.87% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,092 | 84.91% |
| Two or more races | 4,407 | 6.67% |
| Black or African American | 3,217 | 4.87% |
| Asian | 1,059 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 689 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 551 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.07% |
Clay County's average per capita income is $55,212. Household income levels show a median of $81,172. The poverty rate stands at 13.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $124,605 | $145,770 |
| Families | $108,316 | $127,036 |
| Households | $81,172 | $99,798 |
| Non Families | $39,601 | $53,539 |
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