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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Clay County

Mississippi · 21,120 residents · 410.072 sq mi
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Clay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,337. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,000. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,120
−4%vs 2000
vs 21,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
52 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
18K19K20K21K22K1990201020202024Clay County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,337
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,372 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,224
−36%vs 2000
vs $14,512 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$262
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $364 in 2000
US average: $450
74.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
25.6% rent
2.2
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(9,332)
Black56.1%(12,331)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(190)
Asian0.2%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(13,758)
1990
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(9,693)
Black53.4%(11,280)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(32)
Asian0.5%(98)
Other0.2%(49)
Diversity Score63.2%(13,347)
63
+1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.4%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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, Mississippi?

Clay County, Mississippi has about 21,120 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Mississippi earns about $18,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Mississippi expensive?

In Clay County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $41,000, and the typical rent is about $262 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Mississippi?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Mississippi?

About 25.9% of people in Clay County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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