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Clay County

Kansas · 8,117 residents · 645.298 sq mi
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Clay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,880. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,500. With a median age of 44.6, 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 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,117
−8%since 2000
from 8,822 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+8%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Clay County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,880
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,965 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,784
+60%since 2000
from $17,939 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+35%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(8,577)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(73)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(338)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(7,486)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(218)
Asian0.6%(49)
Other2.1%(174)
Diversity Score14.7%(1,197)
Segregation Score4.7%(381)
Diversity Score
15
+285%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
5
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Kansas?

Clay County, Kansas has about 8,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Kansas earns about $47,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Kansas expensive?

In Clay County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $105,500, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Kansas?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Kansas?

About 7.4% of people in Clay County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,041 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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