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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay County

Florida · 140,814 residents · 604.598 sq mi
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Clay County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,854. Population has grown 33% since 1990. Median home value is $97,400. Households here earn about 26% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140,814
+33%since 1990
from 105,986 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.9
+12%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
94K130K167K203K240K1990201020202024Clay County
2024228K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,854
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,860 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,868
+50%since 1990
from $13,945 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $494 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
22.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−15%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(97,739)
Black5.1%(5,455)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3,018)
Asian1.7%(1,829)
Diversity Score24%(25,487)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(119,587)
Black6.6%(9,243)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(6,059)
Asian2%(2,754)
Diversity Score29.8%(41,946)
Diversity Score
30
+24%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 26.7 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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Compare Clay County to nearby counties

CLAY COUNTY VS
Bradford County
Income$63,050+29%
Home value$212,500+118%
Population28,307−88%
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CLAY COUNTY VS
Duval County
Income$71,277+46%
Home value$303,500+212%
Population1,062,963+344%
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CLAY COUNTY VS
Putnam County
Income$47,934−2%
Home value$160,300+65%
Population77,734−68%
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CLAY COUNTY VS
St. Johns County
Income$109,839+125%
Home value$489,200+402%
Population346,328+45%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Florida?

Clay County, Florida has about 140,814 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Florida earns about $48,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Florida expensive?

In Clay County, Florida, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Florida?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Florida?

About 6.8% of people in Clay County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34,828 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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