Clay County, KS

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Population

8,203

1.71% decline

Poverty Rate

9.4%


Median Age

43


Median Household Income

$55,434

4.51% growth

Number of Employees

4,107

0.316% decline

Median Property Value

$100,200

0.805% growth

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In 2017, Clay County, KS had a population of 8.2k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $55,434. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Clay County, KS declined from 8,346 to 8,203, a -1.71% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,041 to $55,434, a 4.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.5%), White (Hispanic) (2.21%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.24%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.658%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.597%). N/A% of the people in Clay County, KS speak a non-English language, and 99.5% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Clay County, KS is $100,200, and the homeownership rate is 79.5%. Most people in Clay County, KS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Clay County, KS is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Clay County, KS employs 4.11k people. The largest industries in Clay County, KS are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (533 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (530 people), and Educational Services (519 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($71,389), Utilities ($66,108), and Public Administration ($65,350).

Median household income in Clay County, KS is $55,434. Males in Clay County, KS have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,397. The income inequality in Clay County, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,434

2017 value

± $5,158

4.51%

1 Year Growth

± 11%

Households in Clay County, KS have a median annual income of $55,434, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,041 in 2016, which represents a 4.51% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$60,808

Average Male Salary

± $1,876

$43,397

Average Female Salary

± $1,361

In 2017, full-time male employees in Kansas made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Kansas by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $49,738 ± $7,478

  2. White

    $46,915 ± $1,173

  3. American Indian

    $42,999 ± $12,605

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kansas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Kansas by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clay County, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2017 Wage GINI

0.462

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.417% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 4581

  2. Census Tract 4582

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clay County, KS was Census Tract 4581 with a value of $57,391, followed by Census Tract 4582 and N/A, with respective values of $52,236 and N/A.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clay County, KS (757 out of 8.05k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    729 ± 166

  2. Native American

    16 ± 75

  3. Black

    10 ± 76

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

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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.11k

2017 Value

± 380

-0.316%

1 Year decline

± 13%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Clay County, KS declined at a rate of -0.316%, from 4.12k employees to 4.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clay County, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (621 people), Management Occupations (567 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (384 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clay County, KS.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Clay County, KS, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (621 people), Management Occupations (567 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (384 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Clay County, KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (9.19 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.59 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.38 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Clay County, KS, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($91,000), Protective Service Occupations ($67,917), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($58,929).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.11k

2017 Value

± 380

-0.316%

1 Year decline

± 13%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Clay County, KS declined at a rate of -0.316%, from 4.12k employees to 4.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clay County, KS, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (533 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (530 people), and Educational Services (519 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clay County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Clay County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Clay County, KS, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (533 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (530 people), and Educational Services (519 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Clay County, KS has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (11 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.9 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.46 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Clay County, KS, by median earnings, are Information ($71,389), Utilities ($66,108), and Public Administration ($65,350).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $30B

  2. Cereal grains

    $25B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $23.3B

In 2015, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $30B, followed by Cereal grains ($25B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($23.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$265B

2020 Value

$357B

Projected 2045 Value

35% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $265B. This is expected to increase 35% to $357B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Missouri

    $27.7B

  2. Texas

    $19.5B

  3. Nebraska

    $18.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $27.7B, followed by Texas with $19.5B and Nebraska and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

94.8% of the population of Clay County, KS has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 8.18% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 21.9% on non-group plans, and 5.68% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Clay County, KS was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Clay County, KS see 835 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.361% increase from the previous year (832 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2036 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1629 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Allen County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Morris County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

835 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Clay County, KS see an average of 835 patients per year. This represents a 0.361% increase from the previous year (832 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,651

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,855

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,736

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,126

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.99%, from $7,429 to $7,651.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.16%

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

8.18%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

21.9%

Non-Group

5.68%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clay County, KS declined by 20.4% from 6.48% to 5.16%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Allen County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Hodgeman County

    14.2% prevalence

  3. Stafford County

    14% prevalence

Allen County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Kansas, at 14.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Kansas by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Clay County, KS is home to a population of 8.2k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.17% of Clay County, KS residents were born outside of the country (178 people).

In 2017, there were 42.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.75k people) in Clay County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 181 White (Hispanic) and 102 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

43

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

62

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 15.5

In 2017, the median age of all people in Clay County, KS was 43. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 62. But people in Clay County, KS are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Clay County, KS residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.17%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

178 people

1.73%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

144 people

As of 2017, 2.17% of Clay County, KS residents (178 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clay County, KS was 1.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    85,360 ± 7,067 people

  2. India

    11,676 ± 2,648 people

  3. Vietnam

    10,096 ± 2,463 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 85,360 Kansas residents, followed by India with 11,676 and Vietnam with 10,096.

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Citizenship

99.5%

2017 Citizenship

99.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.5% of Clay County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Clay County, KS was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, KS

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    7.75k ± 15

  2. White (Hispanic)

    181 ± 30

  3. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    102 ± 62.8

In 2017, there were 42.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.75k people) in Clay County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 181 White (Hispanic) and 102 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    366 ± 108

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    136 ± 65

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    88 ± 41

Clay County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.69 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Clay County, KS was $100,200 in 2017, which is 0.436 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $99,400 to $100,200, a 0.805% increase. The homeownership rate in Clay County, KS is 79.5%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Clay County, KS have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Clay County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$100,200

2017 Median

± $12,682

$99,400

2016 Median

± $11,582

In 2017, the median property value in Clay County, KS grew to to $100,200 from the previous year's value of $99,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Clay County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clay County, KS the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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

$55,434

Median Household Income

± $5,158

3.41k

Number of Households

± 353

In 2017, the median household income of the 3.41k households in Clay County, KS grew to $55,434 from the previous year's value of $53,041.

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, KS 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 $60k - $75k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Clay County, KS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clay County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

79.5%

2017 Homeownership

78.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 79.5% of the housing units in Clay County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Clay County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

18.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clay County, KS have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.02% of the workforce in Clay County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80.7%

  2. Carpooled

    9.71%

  3. Worked At Home

    6.38%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Clay County, KS was Drove Alone (80.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.71%) and those who Worked At Home (6.38%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clay County, KS have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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