Clay County Demographics
A map of Clay County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 54,424 | 83.3% |
Black | 3,141 | 4.8% |
Hispanic | 3,011 | 4.6% |
Multiracial | 2,796 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 1,182 | 1.8% |
Asian | 764 | 1.2% |
Clay County, Minnesota had a population of 65,318 in 2020. It was 83.3% White, 4.8% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clay County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Clay County is the 16th most populous county of the 87 counties in Minnesota.
Clay County's White Population
54,424 residents of Clay County identify as White, or 83.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Clay County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Clay County is ranked #66 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Clay County is more White than neighboring Cass County (81% White), and Mahnomen County (42.1% White). Clay County is less White than neighboring Norman County (88.5% White), Wilkin County (91% White), and Richland County (89% White).
Clay County's Black Population
3,141 residents of Clay County identify as Black, or 4.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clay County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Clay County is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Clay County is more Black than neighboring Norman County (0.3% Black), Wilkin County (0.6% Black), Richland County (0.9% Black), and Mahnomen County (0.1% Black). Clay County is less Black than neighboring Cass County (6.9% Black).
Clay County's Asian Population
764 residents of Clay County identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clay County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Clay County is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Clay County is more Asian than neighboring Norman County (0.3% Asian), Wilkin County (0.1% Asian), Richland County (0.7% Asian), and Mahnomen County (0.1% Asian). Clay County is less Asian than neighboring Cass County (3.3% Asian).
Clay County's Hispanic Population
3,011 residents of Clay County identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clay County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Clay County is ranked #38 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Clay County is more Hispanic than neighboring Norman County (4.5% Hispanic), Wilkin County (3.2% Hispanic), Cass County (3.4% Hispanic), Richland County (3.5% Hispanic), and Mahnomen County (2.8% Hispanic).
Clay County's Native American/Other Population
1,182 residents of Clay County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clay County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Clay County is ranked #22 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Clay County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilkin County (1.4% Native American/Other), and Cass County (1.6% Native American/Other). Clay County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norman County (2.3% Native American/Other), Richland County (2.9% Native American/Other), and Mahnomen County (42% Native American/Other).
Clay County's Multiracial Population
2,796 residents of Clay County identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clay County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 87 counties in Minnesota, Clay County is ranked #17 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Clay County is more Multiracial than neighboring Norman County (4.2% Multiracial), Wilkin County (3.6% Multiracial), Cass County (3.9% Multiracial), and Richland County (3% Multiracial). Clay County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mahnomen County (12.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.