Clay County, SD

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2022 Population

14,953

0.925% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

24.6

0.405% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

21.2%

5.58% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$55,963

0.203% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$209,300

16.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

7,809

2.67% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Clay County, SD had a population of 15k people with a median age of 24.6 and a median household income of $55,963. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Clay County, SD grew from 14,816 to 14,953, a 0.925% increase and its median household income declined from $56,077 to $55,963, a −0.203% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.12%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.73%).

None of the households in Clay County, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Clay County, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clay County, SD are University of South Dakota (2,132 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Clay County, SD was $209,300, and the homeownership rate was 51.1%.

Most people in Clay County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Clay County, SD was 2 cars per household.

Clay County, SD borders Cedar County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Lincoln County, SD, Turner County, SD, Union County, SD, and Yankton County, SD.

United States South Dakota Vermillion, SD

Population & Diversity

Clay County, SD is home to a population of 15k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.81% of Clay County, SD residents were born outside of the country (570 people).

In 2022, there were 26.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.9k people) in Clay County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 493 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 467 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2022 Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.9% of Clay County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Clay County, SD was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clay County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.9k ± 84
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
493 ± 174
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
467 ± 183

2.21%

Hispanic Population

330 people

2.21% of the people in Clay County, SD are hispanic (330 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clay County, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

3.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

570 people

3.52%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

522 people

As of 2022, 3.81% of Clay County, SD residents (570 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clay County, SD was 3.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clay County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
200 ± 82
Gulf War (2001-)
176 ± 96
Gulf War (1990s)
92 ± 59

Clay County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clay County, SD employs 7.81k people. The largest industries in Clay County, SD are Educational Services (1,830 people), Retail Trade (1,159 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,061 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,942), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,224), and Transportation & Warehousing ($68,750).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.81k

2022 Value

± 605

−2.67%

1 Year decline

± 11.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clay County, SD declined at a rate of −2.67%, from 8.02k employees to 7.81k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clay County, SD, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (945 people), Management Occupations (799 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (780 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clay County, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.81k

2022 Value

± 605

−2.67%

1 Year decline

± 11.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clay County, SD declined at a rate of −2.67%, from 8.02k employees to 7.81k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clay County, SD, are Educational Services (1,830 people), Retail Trade (1,159 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,061 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clay County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Clay County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,348

Median earning men ± $5,513

$23,248

Median earning women ± $1,911

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,947), Public Administration ($68,816), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($85,292), Wholesale Trade ($43,043), and Information ($41,161).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

31
Other Services (except Public Administration)
19
Construction
17
Accommodation and Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$52.8k
Transportation and Warehousing
$23.5k
Retail Trade
$22.7k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clay County, SD went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.79%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Clay County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.79%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clay County, SD went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.79%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clay County, SD for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Clay County, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Clay County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Clay County, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clay County, SD awarded 2,132 degrees. The student population of Clay County, SD in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,641 male students and 6,215 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clay County, SD are White (1,811 and 88.1%), followed by Two or More Races (71 and 3.45%), Hispanic or Latino (67 and 3.26%), and Black or African American (42 and 2.04%).

The largest universities in Clay County, SD by number of degrees awarded are University of South Dakota (2,132 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Clay County, SD are Registered Nursing (163 and 7.65%), General Business Administration & Management (151 and 7.08%), and Clinical Social Work (120 and 5.63%).

The median tuition cost in Clay County, SD for a public four year colleges is $7,773 for in-state students and $11,283 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Clay County, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,856 (36.9% men and 63.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,856 students enrolled in Clay County, SD, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,815 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
163 degrees awarded
General Health Services
78 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
73 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clay County, SD was Registered Nursing with 163 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Clay County, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of South Dakota

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,132 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Dakota with 2,132 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 802 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clay County, SD, which is 0.603 times less than the 1,330 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,811 degrees mean that there were 25.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 71 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,773) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,659) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clay County, SD was $209,300 in 2022, which is 0.742 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $179,000 to $209,300, a 16.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Clay County, SD is 51.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Clay County, SD have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clay County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clay County, SD is $55,963. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clay County, SD was Census Tract 9658 with a value of $83,365, followed by Census Tract 9657 and Census Tract 9659, with respective values of $57,241 and $45,196.

In 2023, 18.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.416%.

Housing

Property

$209,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$18,703

$2,767

Median Property Taxes

±$314

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clay County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clay County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.1%

Homeownership

2022

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 51.1% of the housing units in Clay County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clay County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9658
Census Tract 9657
Census Tract 9659

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clay County, SD was Census Tract 9658 with a value of $83,365, followed by Census Tract 9657 and Census Tract 9659, with respective values of $57,241 and $45,196.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clay County, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,963

Median Household Income

± $6,277

5.42k

Number of Households

± 557

In 2022, the median household income of the 5.42k households in Clay County, SD declined from $55,963 from the previous year's value of $56,077.

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clay County, SD is from South Dakota.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (71.9%)
Walked (11.3%)
Worked At Home (7.63%)

In 2022, 71.9% of workers in Clay County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (7.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clay County, SD have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Clay County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clay County, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clay County, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 18.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.416%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

21.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clay County, SD (2.67k out of 12.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clay County, SD is White, followed by Other and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 16.2% of the children was living in poverty in Clay County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Clay County, SD has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 8.04% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clay County, SD see 2035 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year (1759 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1683 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1515 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,035 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clay County, SD

Primary care physicians in Clay County, SD see an average of 2,035 patients per year. This represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year (1,759 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clay County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 42% between 18 and 34 years, 25.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.89%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

8.04%

Medicare

18.6%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clay County, SD grew by 23.4% from 6.4% to 7.89%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clay County, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Clay County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clay County, SD.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.6% in Clay County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clay County, SD.