Clay County, South Dakota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

15,219

Diversity Score

28.6

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.2%%

Clay County, South Dakota 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, South Dakota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)12,80784.2%
Two or More Races7805.1%
Hispanic or Latino5043.3%
Asian4523.0%
Native American3922.6%
Black / African American2781.8%
Other Race60.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Clay County, South Dakota

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County, South Dakota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 84.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Clay County, South Dakota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 28.6/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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