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Clay County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Clay Center

Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 6,250 with a growth rate of 1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 47th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,537 and has seen a growth of -4.39% since that time.

6,250
Total Population
11
Population Density (mi²)
47
Population Rank (State)
67 1.08%
Annual Population Growth

Clay County Population

Clay County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clay County includes 90.89% White, 3.32% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,53090.89%
Two or more races2654.36%
Other race2023.32%
Native American440.72%
Black or African American410.67%
Asian20.03%

Clay County Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clay County's average per capita income is $47,385. Household income levels show a median of $75,938. The poverty rate stands at 8.14%.

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$99,904-
Families$89,122$111,060
Households$75,938$94,153
Non Families$34,777$49,769

$47,385

Average Income

$75,938

Median Household Income

8.14%

Poverty Rate