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Clayton County

Iowa · 18,129 residents · 778.464 sq mi
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Clayton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,873. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,129
−3%since 2000
from 18,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+12%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Clayton County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,873
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,303
+32%since 2000
from $16,930 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(18,386)
Black0.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(142)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(466)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(17,563)
Black0.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(306)
Asian0.2%(42)
Other1.6%(294)
Diversity Score9.4%(1,695)
Diversity Score
9
+275%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton County, Iowa?

Clayton County, Iowa has about 18,129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton County, Iowa?

The typical household in Clayton County, Iowa earns about $45,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton County, Iowa expensive?

In Clayton County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton County, Iowa?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton County, Iowa?

About 11.3% of people in Clayton County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 925 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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