Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 6,062 with a growth rate of -0.67% 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 -7.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (90.89%)
Two or more races (4.36%)
Other race (3.32%)
Native American (0.72%)
Black or African American (0.67%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,530 | 90.89% |
| Two or more races | 265 | 4.36% |
| Other race | 202 | 3.32% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,904 | - |
| Families | $89,122 | $111,060 |
| Households | $75,938 | $94,153 |
| Non Families | $34,777 | $49,769 |
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