Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 7,966 with a growth rate of -0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 48th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 8,544 and has seen a growth of -6.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.7 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 6,195 adults, (1,946 of whom are seniors) in Clay County.
Female: 3,920 (48.7%)
Male: 4,128 (51.3%)
The racial composition of Clay County includes 92.07% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,410 | 92.07% |
| Two or more races | 336 | 4.17% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.32% |
Clay County's average per capita income is $49,428. Household income levels show a median of $66,176. The poverty rate stands at 13.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,759 | - |
| Families | $75,530 | $97,693 |
| Households | $66,176 | $84,799 |
| Non Families | $33,654 | $46,398 |
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