Clay County , Minnesota

Population: 65,628 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $77,664 Home $256,000 Rent $1,000/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 65,628 residents, Clay County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Minnesota and neighboring counties alike.

$77,664
Median Income
household
$256,000
Home Value
median
$1,000/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $77,664
Per Capita Income $38,791
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Median Home Value $256,000
Median Gross Rent $1,000/mo
Owner Occupied 66.6%
Renter Occupied 33.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 65,628
Median Age 33.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 39.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

34.1%
Obesity
9.3%
Diabetes
13.7%
Smoking
30.1%
High Blood Pressure
22.1%
No Physical Activity
26.0%
Depression
32.8%
Insufficient Sleep
72.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 73.7  ·  74th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
62.02
🔥 Wildfire
65.97
❄️ Winter Storm
95.80
🌍 Earthquake
14.76
☀️ Drought
49.40

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