Clay County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46027
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 412.02 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.40 sq mi
- Total Area
- 417.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.916150
- Longitude
- -96.980468
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,826
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,186
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,379 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 442 | 3.0% |
| White | 13,117 | 88.5% |
| Black | 226 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 231 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 391 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,898 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 285 | 2.3% |
| White | 11,052 | 90.7% |
| Black | 213 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 130 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 475 | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,219
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,897
- Poverty Rate
- 16.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,514
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,933 | 85.0% |
| Black | 278 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 452 | 3.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,572
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,712 | 35.8% |
| Republican | 2,625 | 34.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 884 | 11.7% |
| Other | 12 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,602 | 47.6% |
| Female | 3,868 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,234 | 82.3% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 2.0% |
| Black | 31 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,638
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,904 | 62.6% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 49.7% |
| Black | 10 | 32.3% |
| Asian | 34 | 34.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,215 | 61.5% |
| Female | 2,379 | 61.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,708 (22.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,446 (44.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,262
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $226,493
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $802
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.0%
- Public Transit
- 1.4%
- Work From Home
- 6.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 35.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.