Clay County, Minnesota
Clay County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 58,999 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 64,690 inhabitants. Its county seat is Moorhead. The county was created 162 years ago in 1862.
Quick Facts about Clay County
| Population : | 64,690 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (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 |
| Area : | 2727 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Henry Clay |
| Capital : | Moorhead |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1862 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:33:54 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clay County is located at 46°53'32"N 96°29'26"W (46.8923400, -96.4906500). It has 5 neighbors: Becker County, Norman County, Otter Tail County, Wilkin County and Richland County.
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The largest city of Clay County is Dilworth with a population of 4,452. Other cities include, Sabin population 558, Hawley population 500, Oakport population 440 and Glyndon population 297. See all Clay County cities & populated places.
Clay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dilworth | 4,452 | City in Minnesota, United States of America |
| Sabin | 558 | City in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Hawley | 500 | City in Clay County, Minnesota, United States |
| Oakport | 440 | City in Clay County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Kragnes | 308 | Township in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Glyndon | 297 | City in Clay County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Tansem | 275 | Township in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Hitterdal | 213 | Human settlement in Clay County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Moorhead | 197 | City in Minnesota |
| Ulen | 187 | Township in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Georgetown | 164 | City in Clay County, Minnesota, United States |
| Barnesville | 162 | Township in Clay County, Minnesota |
| Dale | 141 | Human settlement in Highland Grove Township, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Comstock | 102 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Felton | 89 | City in the U. |
- Official Website
Official website of Clay County
Clay County has 5 neighbours.
- Becker County county in Minnesota, United States
- Norman County county in Minnesota, United States
- Otter Tail County county in Minnesota, United States
- Wilkin County county in Minnesota, United States
- Richland County county in North Dakota, United States
Demographics
The population of Clay County increased by 8.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 58,999 | - | census |
| 2011 | 59,921 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60,194 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,523 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 61,238 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 62,169 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 63,055 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,766 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 64,017 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 64,222 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 64,690 | 0.72% | estimation process |
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- Clay County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 19,631 people.
- Clay County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 19,352 people.
- Clay County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 15,976 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.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
