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Clay County, MN
12 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Clay County, Minnesota.
Population
66,059
Land area
1,045sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Clay County
Clay County at a glance
- By population, it ranks 16th among 87 counties in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $81,172, 9% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,500 (19% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,019 a month.
- Its largest cities are Moorhead (45,036), Dilworth (4,713) and Barnesville (2,762).
Local data for Clay County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clay County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,172
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$265,500
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,019/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
39.3%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (19,639), Norwegian Americans (17,860), Irish Americans (4,389).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,501
19,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $5,446 per person
PPP loans
$122M
2,451 loans, 13,854 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$536K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clay County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clay County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
729
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
177
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 0°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clay County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clay County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clay County, MN?
- Moorhead is the largest city or town in Clay County, with about 45,036 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clay County?
- Clay County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56514, 56519, 56525, 56529, 56536.
- What is the population of Clay County, MN?
- About 66,059 people live in Clay County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clay County?
- Clay County borders Cass County, ND, Otter Tail County, Becker County, Richland County, ND, Wilkin County, Norman County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023