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Clayton County

Iowa · 17,043 residents · 778.464 sq mi
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Clayton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,456. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,600. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,043
−9%since 2000
from 18,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+16%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Clayton County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,456
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,068 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,586
+75%since 2000
from $16,930 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(16,111)
Black0.9%(158)
Hispanic / Latino2%(343)
Asian0.3%(47)
Other0.9%(151)
Diversity Score10.1%(1,722)
Segregation Score34.7%(5,919)
Diversity Score
10
+305%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton County, Iowa?

Clayton County, Iowa has about 17,043 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clayton County, Iowa earns about $56,456 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 $131,600, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton County, Iowa?

About 17.1% 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 12.3% 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 2,011 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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