Clay County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,921 | — | #1,883 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,900 | -45.6% | #3,060 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,057 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $90,700 | -67.8% | #3,082 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $724 | -37.7% | #2,617 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.4% | +156.8% | #3,110 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 19,921, making it the #1,883 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $40,900, ranking #3,060 out of 3,222 counties — 45.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 32.4% and unemployment stands at 9.3%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $90,700 (-67.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $724/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.
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94.8% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Kentucky
Clay County, Kentucky has a total population of 19,921, making it the 1,883rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $40,900, which ranks #3,060 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 45.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 32.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3%.
The median home value in Clay County is $90,700, 67.8% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $724 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.9 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Clay County, Kentucky 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.