Clay County

Population

Total Population

16,447

Population
Growth Rate

0.01%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

23.600

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

7,219

Total Housing Units

8,222

Owner Occupied

5,172

Renter Occupied

2,047

Vacant

1,003

Median Home Value

$200,472

Average Home Value

$272,185

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

2.03%

Income Projection

Median Household

$63,639 $71,854

Average Household

$84,101 $93,351

Per Capita

$37,062 $40,987

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

938

Total Employed

10,668

Workers 16+

8,156

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

77

Employed

2,410

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

130

Employed

1,760

2025 Construction Businesses

Businesses

68

Employed

734

2025 Public Administration

Businesses

77

Employed

725

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

Businesses

32

Employed

709

2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin

Businesses

147

Employed

612

Some
High School

437

Graduated
High School

3,366

Associates
Degree

1,667

Bachelor's
Degree

2,221

Graduate
Degree

904

Average Commute Time

19 min.

Resident Commuters

6,536

Non-Resident Commuters

1,588

Drive Alone

6,434

Carpooled

722

Public

86

Work At Home

527

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

MWI Components
US Senate
Midwest Mechanical
Doll Distributing
Godbersen Metal Works
Cannon Moss Brygger Architects

Thoughts on the Corridor

"Our experience with the Corridor has been one of genuine partnership. The team demonstrates true interest in community growth by asking questions to provoke thought..."

— Philip Ramstack, MWI Components

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor serves as an incredible conduit between business, economic development, and government. Their tireless advocacy of their region and member communities (and their diverse needs) helps to keep the Lakes region at the forefront and top-of-mind in my work."

— Kolby DeWitt, Outreach Director, US Senate

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has always been the go-to place to find ways of helping current business and future business. There isn’t much they will not do to help, including showing property or finding housing for new employees that come to work in the area. The staff at the Corridor is top notch and very caring."

— Donavon Wunschel, Midwestern Mechanical/Spencer City Council

Thoughts on the Corridor

"After our initial (BRE) meeting, Joanne and I started discussing challenges that we were facing and warehouse space was at the top of our issues. She asked me if we had interest in taking a look at the Daily Reporter building as they were wanting to possibly downsize their location. Jo did all of the leg work in arranging a meeting between Doll’s and the Daily Reporter. She even was present the day that we looked at the facility. Basically, without Jo, we could of possibly never been told that a solution to our warehouse needs was 4 blocks away! Jo checked in several times throughout the process and was always asking if there was anything else she could help with. We are very happy with our purchase and the growth opportunities that this additional space will provide us. We can’t thank you enough!"

—Jason Halverson, Doll Distributing

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor has been a valuable resource as we have gone from a startup company to now becoming an established local business, their entire team is very knowledgeable and great to work with."

—Jim Smith, Godbersen Metal Works

Thoughts on the Corridor

"This is a great homebase in Northwest Iowa with the ability to reach a number of communities. The community is positive about growth and values quality spaces. This is a great place to raise a family and be a part of a community that cares about people."

—Adam Van Gorp, CMBA Architects