Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 7,832 with a growth rate of 0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 90th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 7,847 and has seen a growth of -0.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.5 years
Female: 49 years
Male: 48 years
There are 6,227 adults, (1,914 of whom are seniors) in Clay County.
Female: 3,940 (51.4%)
Male: 3,730 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Clay County includes 94.05% White, 3.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,214 | 94.05% |
| Black or African American | 256 | 3.34% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.26% |
Clay County's average per capita income is $38,943. Household income levels show a median of $39,972. The poverty rate stands at 24.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,677 | - |
| Families | $57,206 | $66,507 |
| Households | $39,972 | $55,360 |
| Non Families | $19,106 | $33,707 |
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