Clay County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,052 | — | #2,281 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,417 | -19.6% | #2,049 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,981 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,400 | -65.4% | #3,022 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $735 | -36.8% | #2,555 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% | +39.0% | #2,385 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 13,052, making it the #2,281 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $60,417, ranking #2,049 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $97,400 (-65.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $735/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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94.9% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Illinois
Clay County, Illinois has a total population of 13,052, making it the 2,281st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $60,417, which ranks #2,049 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Clay County is $97,400, 65.4% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $735 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Clay County, Illinois 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.