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Clay County

Indiana · 26,890 residents · 357.6 sq mi
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Clay County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,666. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
26,890
+1%since 2000
from 26,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K26K27K1990201020202024Clay County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,666
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,569
+26%since 2000
from $16,364 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(26,038)
Black0.3%(86)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(155)
Asian0.1%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(674)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(26,146)
Black0.3%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(307)
Asian0.2%(60)
Other1.2%(319)
Diversity Score7%(1,888)
Diversity Score
7
+177%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$172,400+98%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Indiana?

Clay County, Indiana has about 26,890 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Indiana earns about $44,666 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Indiana?

About 13.8% 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 12.5% 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 2,185 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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