Clay County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,850 | — | #3,042 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $49,147 | -34.6% | #2,821 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #699 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $94,400 | -66.5% | #3,061 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $536 | -53.9% | #3,136 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | +66.8% | #2,764 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 2,850, making it the #3,042 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $49,147, ranking #2,821 out of 3,222 counties — 34.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.0% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $94,400 (-66.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $536/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.3%.
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92.2% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Georgia
Clay County, Georgia has a total population of 2,850, making it the 3,042nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $49,147, which ranks #2,821 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Clay County is $94,400, 66.5% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $536 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.1 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 60.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (37.3%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Clay County, Georgia 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.