COUNTY · SD

Clay County, South Dakota

Clay County is a county in South Dakota with FIPS code 46027 and an estimated population of 15,431 (Census 2023), 14th largest of 66 in the state.

County facts

Name
Clay County
State
South Dakota
Type
county
FIPS code
46027
State FIPS
46
Population (2023)
15,431
Change since 2020
+2.9%
State rank
14 of 66

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in South Dakota

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Clay County?

Clay County, South Dakota has the five-digit FIPS code 46027: 46 for the state and 027 for the county.

What state is Clay County in?

Clay County is in South Dakota.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.