Clay County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,280 | — | #2,205 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,481 | -31.5% | #2,692 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,288 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $94,600 | -66.4% | #3,058 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $707 | -39.2% | #2,714 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.4% | #2,329 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 14,280, making it the #2,205 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $51,481, ranking #2,692 out of 3,222 counties — 31.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $94,600 (-66.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $707/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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90.2% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Clay County, Arkansas
Clay County, Arkansas has a total population of 14,280, making it the 2,205th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $51,481, which ranks #2,692 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Clay County is $94,600, 66.4% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $707 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%).
All data for Clay County, Arkansas 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.