Clay County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

16,461

Diversity Score

16.7

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.1%%

Clay County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Clay County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)14,99491.1%
Hispanic or Latino7814.7%
Two or More Races4762.9%
Asian1240.8%
Black / African American450.3%
Native American240.1%
Other Race170.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Clay County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 91.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Clay County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 16.7/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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