Clay County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,048 | — | #2,653 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,176 | -11.9% | #1,517 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.7 years | +12.3% | #1,014 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $155,900 | -44.7% | #2,126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $937 | -19.4% | #1,244 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.0% | #1,613 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 8,048, making it the #2,653 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $66,176, ranking #1,517 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 1.0%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $155,900 (-44.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $937/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.0%.
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94.3% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Kansas
Clay County, Kansas has a total population of 8,048, making it the 2,653rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $66,176, which ranks #1,517 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0%.
The median home value in Clay County is $155,900, 44.7% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $937 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Clay County, Kansas 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.