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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay County

North Carolina · 8,775 residents · 215.001 sq mi
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Clay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,397. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $91,100. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,775
+23%since 1990
from 7,155 in 1990
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.7
+17%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Clay County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,397
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,532 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,221
+93%since 1990
from $9,456 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
15.5% rent
2.9
−4%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(7,068)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(81)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.7%(409)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(8,536)
Black0.8%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(73)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score4.3%(374)
4
−25%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.6 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, North Carolina?

Clay County, North Carolina has about 8,775 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clay County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Clay County, North Carolina earns about $31,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, North Carolina expensive?

In Clay County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, North Carolina?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, North Carolina?

About 11.4% of people in Clay County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,620 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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