Clay County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,192 | — | #2,210 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,250 | -26.5% | #2,459 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #784 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,700 | -44.4% | #2,104 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $619 | -46.8% | #3,014 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | +39.3% | #2,390 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 14,192, making it the #2,210 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $55,250, ranking #2,459 out of 3,222 counties — 26.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.6% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $156,700 (-44.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $619/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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92.8% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Alabama
Clay County, Alabama has a total population of 14,192, making it the 2,210th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $55,250, which ranks #2,459 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Clay County is $156,700, 44.4% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $619 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.1 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.8%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Clay County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.