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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay County

Alabama · 14,254 residents · 603.962 sq mi
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Clay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,885. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,254
+8%since 1990
from 13,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+8%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,885
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,252 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,785
+45%since 1990
from $9,533 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$272
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $180 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(11,048)
Black16.3%(2,166)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(31)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score35.2%(4,665)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(11,616)
Black15.6%(2,219)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(253)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score37%(5,278)
Diversity Score
37
+5%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Clay County to nearby counties

CLAY COUNTY VS
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Income$57,776+107%
Home value$149,200+157%
Population81,603+474%
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CLAY COUNTY VS
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Income$52,338+88%
Home value$181,600+213%
Population23,163+63%
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CLAY COUNTY VS
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Income$59,356+113%
Home value$158,500+173%
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CLAY COUNTY VS
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Income$57,355+106%
Home value$115,500+99%
Population10,161−28%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Alabama?

Clay County, Alabama has about 14,254 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clay County, Alabama?

The typical household in Clay County, Alabama earns about $27,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Alabama expensive?

In Clay County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Alabama?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Alabama?

About 17.1% of people in Clay County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,002 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9589Census Tract 9591Census Tract 9590Census Tract 9592
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 36266ZIP 36251ZIP 36255ZIP 36267ZIP 35082
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