Clay County Summary

Life in Clay County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Clay County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Clay County:

  • The population in Clay County is 14,953.

  • The median home value in Clay County is $234,510.

  • The median income in Clay County is $55,963.

  • The median rent in Clay County is $758.

  • The unemployment rate in Clay County is 8.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Clay County is 21.2%.

  • The average high in Clay County is 68.1° and there are 68.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clay County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clay County

Vermillion, SD Population 11,667

Irene, SD Population 513

Wakonda, SD Population 387

Map Of Clay County

Clay County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Clay County is 68.1°.

  • There are 71.79 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 68.0 inches of rain each year with 11.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:36 hours of sun each day in Clay County.

StatClay County
Mean High68.1
Nice Days71.79
Rainfall68.0
Snowfall11.4
Sunny_hours5:36
68.1°
Average High
68.0
Inches of Rain

Clay County Photos

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Clay County Demographics

Population over time in Clay County

The current population in Clay County is 14,953. The population has increased 6.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 14,816 5.3%
2021 14,076 0.9%
2020 13,957 -

Gender in Clay County

  • Clay County is 50.8% female with 7,591 female residents.

  • Clay County is 49.2% male with 7,361 male residents.

Female
50.8% (7,591)
Male
49.2% (7,361)
Gender Clay County SD USA
Female 50.8% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Clay County

Clay County is:

  • 86.2% White with 12,883 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 259 African American residents.

  • 3.3% American Indian with 493 American Indian residents.

  • 3.0% Asian with 452 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 65 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 467 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 330 Hispanic residents.

White
86.2% (12,883)
African American
1.7% (259)
American Indian
3.3% (493)
Asian
3.0% (452)
Hawaiian
0.0% (4)
Other
0.4% (65)
Two Or More
3.1% (467)
Hispanic
2.2% (330)

Table: Clay County By Race

Race Clay County SD USA
White 86.2% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 3.3% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 3.0% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Clay County, South Dakota

  • 9.8% of households in Clay County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Clay County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Clay County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Clay County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Clay County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Clay County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Clay County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Clay County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Clay County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Clay County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.8% (1,468)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (762)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.8% (1,162)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (1,267)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.1% (1,808)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (2,277)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.3% (2,145)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.3% (2,136)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (1,109)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (814)
Income Clay County SD USA
Less than $10,000 9.8% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.8% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.1% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.3% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.3% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clay County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Clay County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Clay County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Clay County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Clay County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Clay County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Clay County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Clay County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Clay County completed professional degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Clay County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (299)
9-12th Grade
5% (747)
High School / GED
28% (4,186)
Some College
17% (2,542)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,196)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (3,140)
Master's Degree
11% (1,644)
Professional Degree
2% (299)
Doctorate Degree
6% (897)
Education Clay County SD USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 28% 30% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 6% 1% 2%

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