Clay County, Iowa
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2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,062 housing units, of which 7,282 were occupied.

2000 census


As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 17,372 people, 7,259 households, and 4,776 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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 was 30 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 7,828 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.08% White
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, 0.17% Black
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 or African American
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, 0.10% Native American
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, 0.82% Asian
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
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, 0.25% from other races
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, and 0.55% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race.

There were 7,259 households out of which 30.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% were married couples
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 living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.20% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,799, and the median income for a family was $42,769. Males had a median income of $30,163 versus $21,068 for females. The per capita income
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 for the county was $19,451. About 6.30% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.10% of those under age 18 and 8.10% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

  • Dickens
    Dickens, Iowa
    Dickens is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 185 in the 2010 census, a decline from 202 in the 2000 census. -Geography:Dickens' longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 43.130811, -95.020685...

  • Everly
    Everly, Iowa
    Everly is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 603 in the 2010 census, a decline from 647 in the 2000 census. The Ocheyedan River flows to the south and west of the city.-Geography:...

  • Fostoria
    Fostoria, Iowa
    Fostoria is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 231 in the 2010 census, an increase from 230 in the 2000 census. -Geography:Fostoria's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 43.241539, -95.155039...

  • Gillett Grove
    Gillett Grove, Iowa
    Gillett Grove is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 49 in the 2010 census, a decline from 55 in the 2000 census. -Geography:Gillett Grove's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 43.014514, -95.036576...

  • Greenville
    Greenville, Iowa
    Greenville is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 75 in the 2010 census, a decline from 93 in the 2000 census. -Geography:Greenville is located at ....

  • Peterson
    Peterson, Iowa
    Peterson is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 334 in the 2010 census, a decline from 372 in the 2000 census. -History:...

  • Rossie
    Rossie, Iowa
    Rossie is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 70 in the 2010 census, an increase from 58 in the 2000 census. -Geography:Rossie's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 43.013208, -95.189105...

  • Royal
    Royal, Iowa
    Royal is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 446 in the 2010 census, a decline from 479 in the 2000 census. -Geography:Royal's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 43.064354 -95.283806...

  • Spencer
    Spencer, Iowa
    Spencer is a city in the state of Iowa , and the county seat of Clay County . It is located at the confluence of the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan Rivers. The population was 11,233 in the 2010 census, a decline from 11,317 in the 2000 census. Spencer is famous as the home of the Clay County Fair,...

  • Webb
    Webb, Iowa
    Webb is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 141 in the 2010 census, a decline from 165 in the 2000 census. -Geography:Webb's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 42.948134, -95.012281...


  • Townships

    Clay County is divided into these townships
    Civil township
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    • Clay
      Clay Township, Clay County, Iowa
      Clay Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 696.-Geography:Clay Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Royal. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Center, TriMello and Willow Creek.-References:*...

    • Douglas
      Douglas Township, Clay County, Iowa
      Douglas Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 212.-Geography:Douglas Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Douglas Township, Fanny Fern and Zion.-References:*...

    • Freeman
      Freeman Township, Clay County, Iowa
      Freeman Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 444.-Geography:Freeman Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Dickens. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Dickens.The stream of Pickerel Run runs...

    • Garfield
      Garfield Township, Clay County, Iowa
      Garfield Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 311.-Geography:Garfield Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Webb. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Garfield Township.Mud Lake is within this...

    • Gillett Grove
      Gillett Grove Township, Clay County, Iowa
      Gillett Grove Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 385.-Geography:Gillett Grove Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Gillett Grove and Greenville...

    • Herdland
      Herdland Township, Clay County, Iowa
      Herdland Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 210.-Geography:Herdland Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements, although the unincorporated community of Cornell is located here...

  • Lake
    Lake Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Lake Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 240.-Geography:Lake Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements....

  • Lincoln
    Lincoln Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Lincoln Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 260.-Geography:Lincoln Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Rossie. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Bethlehem Lutheran, Lincoln and Prairie...

  • Logan
    Logan Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Logan Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 166.-Geography:Logan Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Logan Township....

  • Lone Tree
    Lone Tree Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Lone Tree Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 860.-Geography:Lone Tree Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Everly. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Lone Tree.The stream of Sewer Creek runs...

  • Meadow
    Meadow Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Meadow Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 339.-Geography:Meadow Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements, although the unincorporated community of Langdon is located here...

  • Peterson
    Peterson Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Peterson Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 555.-Geography:Peterson Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Peterson. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Oakland.-References:* -External links:* *...

  • Riverton
    Riverton Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Riverton Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 321.-Geography:Riverton Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements....

  • Sioux
    Sioux Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Sioux Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 395.-Geography:Sioux Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements....

  • Summit
    Summit Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Summit Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 452. Spencer Municipal Airport is located in the township.- Geography :...

  • Waterford
    Waterford Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Waterford Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 209.-Geography:Waterford Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, First Reformed Church.-References:* -External...


  • Economy

    At one point Great Lakes Airlines
    Great Lakes Airlines
    Great Lakes Airlines , is an American regional airline operating domestic scheduled and charter services. Corporate headquarters are located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with hubs at Denver International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, McCarran...

     was headquartered in Summit Township
    Summit Township, Clay County, Iowa
    Summit Township is a township in Clay County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 452. Spencer Municipal Airport is located in the township.- Geography :...

    , Clay County.

    See also

    • National Register of Historic Places listings in Clay County, Iowa
    • The Clay County Courthouse Article
      Clay County Courthouse (Iowa)
      The Clay County Courthouse, located in Spencer, Iowa, United States, was built in 1901. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource...


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