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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 (miĀ²)
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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Clayton County Marital Status

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