U.S. County · Profile

Clay County

19.6KTotal Population
42Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-20.08%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Clay County has a population of 19,648 as of 2023. It is located in Kentucky.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Clay County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.2%18,115
Black or African American4.2%825
Two or More Races3.4%668
Hispanic or Latino1.2%236
Asian0.1%20
Some Other Race0.1%20
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Clay County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$37,888
49.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$19,579
48.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
31.2%
171.3% above national average
Median Age
40.4 years

Income & Poverty

$37,888Median Household Income
$19,579Per Capita Income
31.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$37,888$49,866
Families$43,927$56,775
Married-couple Families$43,927$49,198
Nonfamily Households$15,987$17,266

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Clay County, Kentucky.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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