Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 14,026 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 51st largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 16,050 and has seen a growth of -12.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 11,213 adults, (3,112 of whom are seniors) in Clay County.
Female: 7,300 (51.1%)
Male: 6,980 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Clay County includes 93.51% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,353 | 93.51% |
| Two or more races | 827 | 5.79% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.03% |
Clay County's average per capita income is $37,793. Household income levels show a median of $51,481. The poverty rate stands at 17.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,554 | - |
| Families | $60,771 | $76,309 |
| Households | $51,481 | $64,802 |
| Non Families | $27,024 | $36,379 |
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