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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay County

Indiana · 26,556 residents · 357.6 sq mi
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Clay County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,865. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $71,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

26,556
+7%since 1990
from 24,705 in 1990
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 69 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+6%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K26K27K1990201020202024Clay County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,865
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,470 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,364
+55%since 1990
from $10,538 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
20.9% rent
2.0
+33%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(24,548)
Black0.4%(105)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(94)
Asian0%(7)
Diversity Score2.5%(621)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(26,038)
Black0.3%(86)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(155)
Asian0.1%(28)
Diversity Score2.5%(674)
3
+1%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Indiana?

Clay County, Indiana has about 26,556 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clay County, Indiana?

The typical household in Clay County, Indiana earns about $36,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Indiana expensive?

In Clay County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Indiana?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Indiana?

About 8.7% of people in Clay County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,851 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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