Clay County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 258,122 | — | #278 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,468 | +17.7% | #339 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,604 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $275,600 | -2.2% | #750 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,243 | +6.9% | #487 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.8% | #455 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 258,122, making it the #278 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $88,468, ranking #339 out of 3,222 counties — 17.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $275,600 (-2.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,243/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.5%.
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92.4% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Missouri
Clay County, Missouri has a total population of 258,122, making it the 278th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $88,468, which ranks #339 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Clay County is $275,600, 2.2% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $1,243 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.8%).
All data for Clay County, Missouri 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.