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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay County

Kentucky · 24,556 residents · 469.296 sq mi
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Clay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,271. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,500. The poverty rate of 39.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,556
+13%since 1990
from 21,746 in 1990
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 46 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+14%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,271
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,732 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,716
+60%since 1990
from $6,084 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 40.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $201 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
25.3% rent
2.1
−2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(21,309)
Black1.7%(370)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(44)
Asian0%(6)
Diversity Score5.4%(1,179)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(22,833)
Black4.7%(1,151)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(333)
Asian0.1%(28)
Diversity Score14.7%(3,620)
15
+172%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
49.4%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 38.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Kentucky?

Clay County, Kentucky has about 24,556 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Kentucky earns about $16,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Kentucky expensive?

In Clay County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $34,500, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Kentucky?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Kentucky?

About 39.7% of people in Clay County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,810 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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