Clay County GIS Maps
Clay County, Nebraska, has 6,104 residents across 7,685 parcels and covers 572.3 square miles. The population declined 6.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Clay County is 31035.
Sutton is the county's largest population center. Clay County also includes 10 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 31 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Clay County Trends
- Population
- 6,104▾
- Median Home Value
- $146,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,293▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Clay County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Clay County Parcels
Clay County has 7,685 mapped parcels covering 329,642 acres. The median assessed value is $185,915. The median lot size is 2.76 acres. 3,262 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Clay County Parcel viewer here.
Clay County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 7,685 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 3,132 | 40.8% |
| Land use code | 7,685 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 7,685 | 100% |
| Land value | 7,685 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 7,685 | 100% |
| Acreage | 7,685 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 7,685 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Clay County parcel records.
Clay County Population
Clay County had 6,104 residents in 2020. That was 6.7% lower than in 2010. Clay County had 935 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 11 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Sutton, Harvard and Clay Center.
Population Trend in Clay County NE
Clay County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Clay County Zip Codes
Clay County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Sutton (68979), Harvard (68944) and Clay Center (68933). Sutton is the largest zip by population, with about 1,823 residents or 30% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 64% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Clay County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68979 | Sutton | 1,823 | ▾ -3.4% |
| 68944 | Harvard | 1,210 | ▾ -8.5% |
| 68933 | Clay Center | 895 | ▾ -4% |
| 68941 | Glenvil | 718 | ▾ -13.7% |
| 68935 | Edgar | 678 | ▾ -9.6% |
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Clay County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Clay County Demographics
Clay County has a median age of 40.1, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 24.7% of residents are under 18, while 20.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Clay County NE
Median Age
40.1
Under 18
24.7%
Age 65+
20.6%
Bachelor's+
22.9%
Clay County School Districts
Clay County is served by 6 public school districts with 2,293 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Adams Central Public Schools, Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools and Sutton Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 85% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Clay County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Central Public Schools | 1,056 | 46.1% | ▴ 2.6% |
| Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools | 501 | 21.8% | ▴ 10.4% |
| Sutton Public Schools | 399 | 17.4% | ▴ 0.8% |
| Harvard Public Schools | 194 | 8.5% | ▾ -6.7% |
| Shickley Public Schools | 143 | 6.2% | ▾ -7.1% |
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Clay County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Clay County Housing & Real Estate
Clay County has a median home value of $146,300 and a median gross rent of $701. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $175,000 and homes spent about 161 days on the market.
Clay County Housing Mix
Clay County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Clay County Housing Trends
Clay County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Clay County, NE
Clay County has 278 business listings across 138 categories. The largest categories in Clay County business listings are Public And Government Association (17, 6.1%), Churches & Religious Organizations (15, 5.4%), and Insurance Agencies (10, 3.6%). The full Clay County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Clay County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Clay County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Public And Government Association | 17 | 6.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 15 | 5.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 | 3.6% |
| Gas Stations | 10 | 3.6% |
| Agricultural Service | 7 | 2.5% |
| Shipping Center | 6 | 2.2% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 5 | 1.8% |
| Grocery Stores | 4 | 1.4% |
| Auto Parts And Supply Store | 4 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 4 | 1.4% |
Clay County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| SB Accounting Solutions, Inc. | Accountant | Sutton |
| George Brothers Propane | Agricultural Service | Sutton |
| Remington Hybrid Seed Co. | Agriculture | Inland |
| Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) | Agriculture Association | Sutton |
| The Flat River Grill | American Restaurants | Sutton |
| Sutton Livestock Auction | Auction House | Sutton |
| Farm Bureau Financial Services | Auto Insurance | Sutton |
| Bullis Automotive Solutions | Automotive | Pueblo |
| Friesen Chevrolet Parts | Automotive Dealer | Sutton |
| Aspegren Repair | Auto Repair | Sutton |
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Clay County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Clay County Basemaps
Clay County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Clay County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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