Clay County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Clay County, Iowa
Clay County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
16,461
Median Age
42.3
Male Median
40.5
Female Median
43.7
Clay County, Iowa Population Growth

Clay County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -1.5%%.
-1.5%% Growth
Clay County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Clay County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.3 | 16,461 |
| 2023 | 41.8 | 16,446 |
| 2022 | 41.5 | 16,423 |
| 2021 | 41.0 | 16,410 |
| 2020 | 41.6 | 16,138 |
| 2019 | 42.9 | 16,211 |
| 2018 | 42.7 | 16,313 |
| 2017 | 42.2 | 16,387 |
| 2016 | 41.7 | 16,478 |
| 2015 | 42.2 | 16,537 |
| 2014 | 42.1 | 16,555 |
| 2013 | 42.6 | 16,604 |
| 2012 | 42.8 | 16,649 |
| 2011 | 42.9 | 16,674 |
| 2010 | 42.6 | 16,718 |
Clay County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.3% |
| 5–17 | 18.1% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–54 | 22.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.4% |
| 65+ | 22.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Clay County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 84.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 43.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Clay County, Iowa
The median age in Clay County, Iowa is 42.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Clay County, Iowa is 16,461.
In Clay County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Clay County, Iowa has remained stable.