Clay County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,383 | — | #1,968 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,125 | -42.6% | #3,006 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.8 years | +2.3% | #2,176 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $129,100 | -54.2% | #2,528 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | -29.8% | #1,980 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% | +65.8% | #2,753 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 18,383, making it the #1,968 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $43,125, ranking #3,006 out of 3,222 counties — 42.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.9% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $129,100 (-54.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $817/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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90.9% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Clay County, Mississippi
Clay County, Mississippi has a total population of 18,383, making it the 1,968th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 39.8 years, which is 2.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $43,125, which ranks #3,006 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
The median home value in Clay County is $129,100, 54.2% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $817 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 60.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.8%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Clay County, Mississippi 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.