Clay County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27027
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 1045.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.45 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1052.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.898377
- Longitude
- -96.494901
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 64,803
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 48,732
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 61,679 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 3,125 | 4.8% |
| White | 55,244 | 85.2% |
| Black | 2,697 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 784 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 471 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 121 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 46,956 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,777 | 3.6% |
| White | 43,112 | 88.5% |
| Black | 2,146 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 655 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 965 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 66,059
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,145
- Poverty Rate
- 12.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,374
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 56,092 | 84.9% |
| Black | 3,217 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1,059 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 35,248
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,972 | 28.3% |
| Republican | 12,179 | 34.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,097 | 37.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,829 | 47.7% |
| Female | 18,154 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,047 | 76.7% |
| Hispanic | 870 | 2.5% |
| Black | 254 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 454 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 22,087
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,592 | 65.0% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 43.1% |
| Black | 93 | 36.6% |
| Asian | 264 | 58.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,630 | 63.2% |
| Female | 11,337 | 62.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,905 (19.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 15,956 (39.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,559
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $273,658
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,021
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.7%
- Work From Home
- 11.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 36.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.