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Clay County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Clay County, Minnesota has a population of 65,628, the 16th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $77,664 and the median home value is $256,000. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

Clay County Quick Facts

Population 65,628
Median Household Income $77,664
Median Home Value $256,000
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Median Age 33.5 years
Homeownership Rate 66.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.1%
High School Graduation 95.0%
Cities/Places 11
Population 65,628 16th of 87
Median Income $77,664 11% lower state
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Unemployment 3.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
70.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

28out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Clay County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Moorhead city44,706$69,37117.7%$246,300
Dilworth city4,664$89,57713.7%$268,100
Barnesville city2,757$83,3336.4%$218,300
Hawley city2,086$92,0175.7%$265,500
Glyndon city1,286$93,5716.7%$257,400
Sabin city657$123,7501.1%$247,300
Ulen city417$60,20826.4%$137,500
Hitterdal city361$49,79214.1%$112,500
Felton city182$48,75013.2%$142,600
Comstock city76$88,7500.0%$165,600
Georgetown city63$48,7504.8%$107,100

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Population Overview

Clay County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 65,628. It is the 16th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clay County is 33.5 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clay County is $77,664. This is 11% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $256,000. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Clay County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is about average than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clay County, Minnesota?

Clay County has a population of 65,628, making it the 16th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Clay County?

The median household income in Clay County is $77,664 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.

How many cities are in Clay County, Minnesota?

Clay County contains 11 Census-designated places.