Clay County, Iowa

The median household income in Clay County, Iowa is $64,082, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Clay County is $37,963, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $64,082.

Clay County's median household income of $64,082 is lower than the Iowa state average of $69,830. The per capita income is $37,963, compared to the state average of $37,136.

The per capita income in Clay County, Iowa is $37,963, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Clay County's median household income of $64,082 is below the Iowa average of $69,830. The per capita income of $37,963 is also comparable to the state average of $37,136. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Clay County ranks #76 out of 99 counties in Iowa by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $64,082 and per capita income of $37,963, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.