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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay County

Texas · 11,006 residents · 1,088.759 sq mi
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Clay County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,738. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

11,006
+10%since 1990
from 10,024 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+8%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K11K11K1990201020202024Clay County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$35,738
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,721 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,361
+49%since 1990
from $10,978 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
17.0% rent
1.5
−9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(9,766)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(148)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score9.7%(972)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(10,317)
Black0.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(404)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score10.2%(1,125)
10
+5%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−34%since 1990
from 26.3 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, Texas?

Clay County, Texas has about 11,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Texas earns about $35,738 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay County, Texas expensive?

In Clay County, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,100, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Texas?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clay County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay County, Texas?

About 10.3% of people in Clay County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 982 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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