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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay County

Tennessee · 7,976 residents · 236.529 sq mi
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Clay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,958. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

7,976
+10%since 1990
from 7,238 in 1990
1990 – 2025
34 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+8%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Clay County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,958
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,799 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,320
+52%since 1990
from $8,753 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$252
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $215 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
19.9% rent
2.2
+5%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(7,083)
Black1.7%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(24)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score6%(438)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,664)
Black1.3%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(108)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score7%(555)
7
+15%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.4%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+7%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Tennessee?

Clay County, Tennessee has about 7,976 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Tennessee earns about $23,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Tennessee expensive?

In Clay County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $51,700, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Tennessee?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Tennessee?

About 19.1% of people in Clay County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 738 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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