Clay County, MN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Clay County was 65,929, a 0.40% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Clay County's population was 65,665, an increase of 0.51% compared to a population of 65,332 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Clay County, MN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Clay County increased by 14,637. In this period, the peak population was 65,929 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 51,292 - -
2001 51,408 116 0.23%
2002 51,572 164 0.32%
2003 51,881 309 0.6%
2004 52,832 951 1.83%
2005 53,579 747 1.41%
2006 54,387 808 1.51%
2007 54,981 594 1.09%
2008 56,072 1,091 1.98%
2009 57,190 1,118 1.99%
2010 59,144 1,954 3.42%
2011 59,937 793 1.34%
2012 60,229 292 0.49%
2013 60,567 338 0.56%
2014 61,297 730 1.21%
2015 62,235 938 1.53%
2016 63,090 855 1.37%
2017 63,844 754 1.2%
2018 64,079 235 0.37%
2019 64,441 362 0.56%
2020 65,332 891 1.38%
2021 65,665 333 0.51%
2022 65,929 264 0.4%
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Clay County, MN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Clay County's population increased by 7,852 (15.31%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Clay County's population increased by 6,188 (10.46%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Clay County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Clay County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 65,929. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Clay County's population peaked in year 2022 at 65,929.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Clay County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 51,292.

Clay County, MN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Clay County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Clay County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.30% per year. Overall the population grew 28.54% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Clay County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Clay County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.30% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 597. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Clay County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,954 (3.42%).

While from 2000 and 2001, Clay County's population grew the least with a growth of 116 (0.23%).

Things to know

Is Clay County, MN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Clay County's population increased by 597 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 333 (0.51%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 264 (0.40%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Clay County, MN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Clay County increased by 5,362 (8.85%). The population was highest at 65,929 in the year 2022 and lowest at 60,567 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.91%.

References

Datasets

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Clay County, MN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Clay County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Clay County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Clay County was 65,929, a 0.40% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Clay County population was 65,665, an increase of 0.51% compared to a population of 65,332 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Clay County increased by 14,637. In this period, the peak population was 65,929 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Clay County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Clay County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Clay County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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