Clay County, South Dakota Cities (2025)

17 cities

City
Rank
2025 Pop. ↓
2020 Pop.
Annual Change
Density
Area (mi²)
Type
Vermillion111,91511,7250.32%2,5565 City
Irene24324260.23%1,6940 City
Vermillion3392383-1.01%1723 Township
Wakonda4342346-0.29%8860 Town
Glenwood5221219-1.78%636 Township
Meckling6214209-0.93%636 Township
Spirit Mound7206204-1.44%636 Township
Garfield8196193-1.51%536 Township
Bethel9189183-0.53%536 Township
Prairie Center10189186-1.56%536 Township
Norway11159154-1.24%626 Township
Pleasant Valley12156153-1.27%436 Township
Riverside13123121-1.6%336 Township
Star14122120-1.61%335 Township
Burbank15981127.69%3190 CDP
Vermillion1686831.18%236 Township
Meckling1746296.98%2250 CDP

Clay County Cities Summary

Largest City

Vermillion is the largest city in Clay County, with a population of 11,915.

Smallest City

Meckling is the smallest city in Clay County, with a population of 46.

10 Largest Cities

There are 17 cities in Clay County, South Dakota.

Location of Clay County