Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 19,375 with a growth rate of -0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 64th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 21,668 and has seen a growth of -10.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 15,825 adults, (3,180 of whom are seniors) in Clay County.
Female: 9,516 (47.8%)
Male: 10,405 (52.2%)
The racial composition of Clay County includes 92.18% White, 3.97% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,364 | 92.18% |
| Black or African American | 790 | 3.97% |
| Two or more races | 646 | 3.24% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.07% |
Clay County's average per capita income is $38,088. Household income levels show a median of $40,900. The poverty rate stands at 32.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $60,637 | - |
| Families | $47,806 | $61,147 |
| Households | $40,900 | $55,251 |
| Non Families | $17,211 | $34,199 |
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