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Clay County

Texas · 10,752 residents · 1,088.759 sq mi
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Clay County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,881. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $77,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,752
−2%since 2000
from 11,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+11%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,881
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,738 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,565
+50%since 2000
from $16,361 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−44.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(10,317)
Black0.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(404)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(1,125)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(9,941)
Black0.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(467)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other2.2%(235)
Diversity Score17.3%(1,859)
Diversity Score
17
+69%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$64,545+27%
Home value$206,400+167%
Population21,966+104%
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CLAY COUNTY VS
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Income$72,159+42%
Home value$189,100+145%
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CLAY COUNTY VS
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Income$48,668−4%
Home value$82,500+7%
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CLAY COUNTY VS
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Income$63,524+25%
Home value$153,700+99%
Population129,555+1104%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay County, Texas?

Clay County, Texas has about 10,752 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clay County, Texas earns about $50,881 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 $77,300, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Clay County, Texas?

About 19.3% 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 11.7% 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 728 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 302Census Tract 303.02
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 76305ZIP 76365ZIP 76228ZIP 76357ZIP 76377
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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