Clay County, IA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$64,082
Per Capita Income
$37,963
Poverty Rate
11.4%
SNAP Recipients
10.3%
Gini Index
0.424
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.1%
$25K–$50K24.1%
$50K–$75K16.2%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K18.6%
$150K–$200K6.9%
$200K+5.3%
The median household income in Clay County, IA is $64,082 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,963. 11.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.424 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).