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Clayton County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Elkader

Clayton County's estimated 2025 population is 16,793 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clayton County is the 42nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 18,080 and has seen a growth of -7.12% since that time.

16,793
Total Population
22
Population Density (mi²)
42
Population Rank (State)
-88 -0.52%
Annual Population Growth

Clayton County Population

Clayton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clayton County includes 95.89% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16,36895.89%
Two or more races4292.51%
Black or African American1120.66%
Other race940.55%
Asian530.31%
Native American130.08%

Clayton County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clayton County's average per capita income is $45,801. Household income levels show a median of $62,326. The poverty rate stands at 13.63%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,768-
Families$77,578$96,680
Households$62,326$81,457
Non Families$41,414$54,024

$45,801

Average Income

$62,326

Median Household Income

13.63%

Poverty Rate