Economy & Jobs — Clay County, Iowa

Employment

Total Establishments577
Total Employees7,095
Avg Annual Employment8,534
Avg Annual Pay$53,504
Total Annual Wages$456,578,701
Annual Payroll (thousands)$315,302
Unemployment Rate4.1%

Income

Median Household Income$61,756
Poverty Rate11.5%
IRS Returns7,980
Total AGI (thousands)$615,063
Average AGI per Return$77,076

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$125,175,307
Per Capita$7,640
Population Basis16,384

Agriculture

Total Farms23
Land in Farms (acres)221,087
Avg Farm Size (acres)9,612
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants12
Fast Food18
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks6