Clay County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Clay County, Nebraska
Clay County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
6,095
Median Age
39.1
Male Median
39.3
Female Median
38.9
Clay County, Nebraska Population Growth

Clay County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -7.0%%.
-7.0%% Growth
Clay County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Clay County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.1 | 6,095 |
| 2023 | 40.1 | 6,084 |
| 2022 | 39.5 | 6,088 |
| 2021 | 40.5 | 6,104 |
| 2020 | 41.9 | 6,193 |
| 2019 | 42.5 | 6,203 |
| 2018 | 42.5 | 6,232 |
| 2017 | 43.5 | 6,264 |
| 2016 | 43.6 | 6,313 |
| 2015 | 43.2 | 6,382 |
| 2014 | 43.8 | 6,425 |
| 2013 | 43.7 | 6,469 |
| 2012 | 43.8 | 6,497 |
| 2011 | 43.4 | 6,530 |
| 2010 | 43.1 | 6,554 |
Clay County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.6% |
| 5–17 | 18.0% |
| 18–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–54 | 21.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65+ | 20.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Clay County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 44.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Clay County, Nebraska
The median age in Clay County, Nebraska is 39.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Clay County, Nebraska is 6,095.
In Clay County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Clay County, Nebraska is becoming younger.