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Clay County

Georgia · 2,848 residents · 195.404 sq mi
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Clay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,434. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 509 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,848
−15%since 2000
from 3,357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+12%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Clay County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,434
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,448 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,389
+33%since 2000
from $16,819 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$337
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(1,282)
Black59.8%(2,009)
Hispanic / Latino1%(32)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(2,049)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(1,143)
Black55.9%(1,593)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(41)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.6%(17)
Diversity Score63.7%(1,813)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Georgia?

Clay County, Georgia has about 2,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Georgia earns about $32,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Georgia expensive?

In Clay County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Georgia?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Georgia?

About 32.7% of people in Clay County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 516 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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