Clay County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 15,561 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County, South Dakota is the 14th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 13,830 and has seen a growth of 12.52% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,211 | 130 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 16,081 | 130 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 15,951 | 130 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 15,821 | 130 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 15,691 | 130 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 15,561 | 130 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 15,431 | 130 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 15,301 | 136 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 15,165 | 165 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 15,000 | 904 | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 14,096 | 111 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 13,985 | -90 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 14,075 | 95 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 13,980 | 182 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 13,798 | -109 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 13,907 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 13,914 | -163 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 14,077 | 84 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 13,993 | 163 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 13,830 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,186 | -503 | -3.67% |
| 1980 | 13,689 | 766 | 5.93% |
| 1970 | 12,923 | 2,113 | 19.55% |
| 1960 | 10,810 | -183 | -1.66% |
| 1950 | 10,993 | 1,401 | 14.61% |
| 1940 | 9,592 | -496 | -4.92% |
| 1930 | 10,088 | 434 | 4.5% |
| 1920 | 9,654 | 943 | 10.83% |
| 1910 | 8,711 | -605 | -6.49% |
| 1900 | 9,316 | 1,807 | 24.06% |
| 1890 | 7,509 | 2,508 | 50.15% |
| 1880 | 5,001 | 2,380 | 90.81% |
| 1870 | 2,621 | -13,590 | -83.83% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,127 | 86.74% |
| Native American | 605 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 597 | 3.95% |
| Asian | 457 | 3.02% |
| Black or African American | 304 | 2.01% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.09% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,561 | 2.28 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 2,868 | 1.52 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Married | 2,155 | 2.96 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Female | 382 | 3.57 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Male | 156 | 3.74 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 4.08% |
| Associates Degree | 588 | 7.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,828 | 24.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,573 | 21.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,920 | 25.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 1,041 | 14.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,724 | 6,345 | 3,085 |
| 2+ Races | 288 | 271 | 126 |
| Native American | 195 | 154 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 135 | 106 |
| Black | 87 | 87 | 35 |
| Asian | 81 | 67 | 67 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,825 | $52,227 | $42,679 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,580 | $70,094 | $59,516 |
| High School Graduate | $38,833 | $45,813 | $22,064 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,306 | $33,938 | $35,114 |
| Overall | $46,501 | $53,887 | $37,222 |
| Some College | $40,412 | $57,500 | $35,891 |
$46,501
Average Earnings
$53,887
Average Male
$37,222
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.37% of Clay County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 5.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,878 | 2,001 | 18.39% |
| Asian | 416 | 255 | 61.3% |
| Black | 267 | 121 | 45.32% |
| Native | 557 | 68 | 12.21% |
| Multiple | 528 | 64 | 12.12% |
| Other | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
19.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.71%
Male Poverty Rate
19.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay County, South Dakota is Asian, with 61.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay County, South Dakota is Multiple, with 12.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.12% |
| High School | 10.89% |
| Some College | 9.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 51.74% |
| Female Employed | 15.79% |
| Male Employed | 13.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,029 | $109,742 |
| Households | $58,794 | $76,464 |
| Married Families | $105,756 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,722 | $43,445 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
575
Number of Veterans
531
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 157 |
| Second Gulf War | 156 |
| First Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 64 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 156 |
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 149 |
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 529 | 4.79% |
| Black | 30 | 13.1% |
| Native American | 16 | 5.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.79%
Born in Clay County, South Dakota
95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born
3.86%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
95.1% of Clay County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 53.79% having been born in South Dakota. 3.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.