Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 12,512 with a growth rate of 2.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 92nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 10,609 and has seen a growth of 17.94% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 55 years
Female: 56.8 years
Male: 53.7 years
There are 9,745 adults, (3,806 of whom are seniors) in Clay County.
Female: 5,826 (50.2%)
Male: 5,784 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Clay County includes 92.75% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,768 | 92.75% |
| Two or more races | 292 | 2.52% |
| Black or African American | 256 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 185 | 1.59% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.37% |
Clay County's average per capita income is $41,490. Household income levels show a median of $56,971. The poverty rate stands at 12.88%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,197 | - |
| Families | $81,822 | $104,872 |
| Households | $56,971 | $84,069 |
| Non Families | $33,768 | $53,520 |
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