Clay County, Indiana Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Clay County, Indiana
Clay County, Indiana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
26,409
Median Age
41.4
Male Median
39.9
Female Median
42.7
Clay County, Indiana Population Growth

Clay County, Indiana Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.1%%.
-2.1%% Growth
Clay County, Indiana Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Clay County, Indiana Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.4 | 26,409 |
| 2023 | 41.2 | 26,431 |
| 2022 | 41.1 | 26,396 |
| 2021 | 41.6 | 26,397 |
| 2020 | 42.1 | 26,231 |
| 2019 | 41.5 | 26,234 |
| 2018 | 40.9 | 26,268 |
| 2017 | 40.9 | 26,375 |
| 2016 | 40.4 | 26,568 |
| 2015 | 40.4 | 26,686 |
| 2014 | 40.6 | 26,797 |
| 2013 | 40.8 | 26,865 |
| 2012 | 40.7 | 26,908 |
| 2011 | 40.3 | 26,947 |
| 2010 | 39.6 | 26,983 |
Clay County, Indiana Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–54 | 25.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 18.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Clay County, Indiana
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Clay County, Indiana
The median age in Clay County, Indiana is 41.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Clay County, Indiana is 26,409.
In Clay County, Indiana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Clay County, Indiana is aging.