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Clay County

Alabama · 14,236 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 $42,678. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,100. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,236
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
45.2
+17%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Clay County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(755)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(784)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(904)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(826)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(778)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(1,437)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(1,608)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(1,932)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.3%(2,174)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.4%(1,772)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.8%(968)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(298)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,678
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,337
+84%since 2000
from $13,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+31%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clay County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(11,616)
Black15.6%(2,219)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(253)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(11,261)
Black13.6%(1,942)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(449)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0.9%(133)
Segregation Score
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(305)
Guatemalan0.3%(39)
Cuban0.2%(22)
Spaniard0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(23)
Filipino0.1%(10)
Ancestry
American36.6%(4,859)
English13.1%(1,738)
German7%(931)
Irish5.7%(754)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(336)
Scottish2.3%(301)
Welsh1.3%(173)
Italian1.2%(157)
French0.9%(120)
Dutch0.5%(60)
Portuguese0.3%(39)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.2%(25)
Lebanese0.1%(9)
Nigerian0.1%(9)
British0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(1,470)
Married58.8%(3,389)
Widowed5.3%(305)
Divorced10.4%(598)
Women 15+
Never married19%(1,134)
Married58.2%(3,481)
Widowed12%(716)
Divorced10.9%(651)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Alabama?

Clay County, Alabama has about 14,236 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Alabama earns about $42,678 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 $116,100, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Alabama?

About 11.8% 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 15.5% 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 984 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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