Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 6,226 with a growth rate of 0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 47th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,537 and has seen a growth of -4.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.1 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 39.3 years
There are 4,598 adults, (1,236 of whom are seniors) in Clay County.
Female: 3,004 (49.3%)
Male: 3,091 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Clay County includes 88.32% White, 4.89% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,383 | 88.32% |
| Two or more races | 313 | 5.14% |
| Other race | 298 | 4.89% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
Clay County's average per capita income is $49,231. Household income levels show a median of $78,986. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,454 | - |
| Families | $92,188 | $113,079 |
| Households | $78,986 | $96,609 |
| Non Families | $36,304 | $51,396 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate