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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay County

Arkansas · 17,609 residents · 639.224 sq mi
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Clay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,345. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,100. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

17,609
−3%since 1990
from 18,107 in 1990
1990 – 2025
28 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+2%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,345
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,219 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,512
+61%since 1990
from $9,018 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
25.1% rent
1.6
−13%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(18,056)
Black0%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(65)
Asian0%(6)
Diversity Score1.6%(288)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(17,177)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(140)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score2.6%(460)
3
+64%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.6%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 47.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Arkansas?

Clay County, Arkansas has about 17,609 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Arkansas earns about $25,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Arkansas expensive?

In Clay County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Arkansas?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Arkansas?

About 17.5% of people in Clay County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 498 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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