Clay County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18021
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 357.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.72 sq mi
- Total Area
- 360.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.393928
- Longitude
- -87.115858
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,363
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,309
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,864 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 499 | 1.9% |
| White | 25,068 | 95.1% |
| Black | 140 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,015 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 296 | 1.5% |
| White | 19,495 | 96.0% |
| Black | 198 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 158 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 131 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 26,409
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $75,238
- Poverty Rate
- 11.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,031
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,987 | 94.6% |
| Black | 139 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,723
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,088 | 17.4% |
| Republican | 7,400 | 41.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,207 | 40.7% |
| Other | 28 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,721 | 49.2% |
| Female | 9,001 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,009 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 0.9% |
| Black | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,594
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,968 | 43.5% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 25.9% |
| Black | 2 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 23 | 28.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,752 | 43.0% |
| Female | 3,842 | 42.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,891 (31.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,761 (20.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,645
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $150,996
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $878
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.