Clayton County, Iowa Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Clayton County, Iowa
Clayton County, Iowa Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
17,013
Median Age
46.4
Male Median
46.1
Female Median
46.5
Clayton County, Iowa Population Growth

Clayton County, Iowa Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.5%%.
-6.5%% Growth
Clayton County, Iowa Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Clayton County, Iowa Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.4 | 17,013 |
| 2023 | 46.4 | 17,069 |
| 2022 | 46.9 | 17,123 |
| 2021 | 47.1 | 17,173 |
| 2020 | 48.2 | 17,527 |
| 2019 | 47.3 | 17,625 |
| 2018 | 47.1 | 17,672 |
| 2017 | 46.5 | 17,711 |
| 2016 | 45.9 | 17,735 |
| 2015 | 45.4 | 17,806 |
| 2014 | 45.4 | 17,900 |
| 2013 | 45.0 | 17,990 |
| 2012 | 44.7 | 18,056 |
| 2011 | 44.4 | 18,150 |
| 2010 | 44.0 | 18,202 |
Clayton County, Iowa Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 15.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–54 | 21.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.4% |
| 65+ | 25.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Clayton County, Iowa
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 87.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 47.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Clayton County, Iowa
The median age in Clayton County, Iowa is 46.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Clayton County, Iowa is 17,013.
In Clayton County, Iowa, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Clayton County, Iowa is aging.