Clay County, Iowa
Clay County: County in Iowa, United States
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Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,667 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,976 inhabitants. Its county seat is Spencer. The county was created 173 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Clay County
| Population : | 15,976 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County |
| Twitter username : | claycountyiowa |
| Area : | 1483 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.1% |
| Named for : | Henry Clay |
| Capital : | Spencer |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:00:52 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clay County is located at 43°4'57"N 95°9'3"W (43.0825800, -95.1509200). It has 2 neighbors: Buena Vista County and Dickinson County.
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The largest city of Clay County is Spencer with a population of 10,989. Other cities include, Everly population 541, Peterson population 304, Fostoria population 219 and Dickens population 168. See all Clay County cities & populated places.
Clay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer | 10,989 | City in the state of Iowa (United States) |
| Everly | 541 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Royal | 400 | Town in Iowa |
| Peterson | 304 | Human settlement in Clay County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Fostoria | 219 | City in Iowa |
| Dickens | 168 | Park in Clay County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Webb | 126 | City in Clay County, Iowa, United States |
| Greenville | 67 | City in Clay County, Iowa, United States |
| Rossie | 67 | City in Clay County, Iowa, United States |
| Gillett Grove | 47 | Human settlement in Clay County, Iowa, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Clay County
Clay County has 2 neighbours.
- Buena Vista County county in Iowa, United States of America
- Dickinson County county in northwestern Iowa, United States
- Spencer
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clay County decreased by 4.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,667 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,597 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,539 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,438 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,484 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,498 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,295 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,141 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,106 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,016 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,976 | -0.25% | estimation process |
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People born in Clay County (1)
American lawyer Glenn E. Plumb was born in Clay County
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- Clay County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 19,352 people.
- Clay County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 14,375 people.
- Clay County , South Dakota county in Clay County South Dakota, United States with a population of 14,246 people.
- Clay County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 13,112 people.
- Clay County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 13,079 people.
- Clay County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 11,505 people.
- Clay County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 10,550 people.
- Clay County , West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 8,341 people.
- Clay County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 8,025 people.
- Clay County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 7,629 people.
- Clay County , Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 6,216 people.
- Clay County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 2,866 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
