Clay County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,610 | — | #2,383 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,971 | -24.2% | #2,331 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.0 years | +41.4% | #62 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $278,400 | -1.2% | #738 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $804 | -30.9% | #2,067 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | +2.3% | #1,499 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 11,610, making it the #2,383 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.0 years, which is 41.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $56,971, ranking #2,331 out of 3,222 counties — 24.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $278,400 (-1.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $804/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.2%.
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84.1% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.3% below the national rate.
About Clay County, North Carolina
Clay County, North Carolina has a total population of 11,610, making it the 2,383rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 55.0 years, which is 41.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $56,971, which ranks #2,331 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Clay County is $278,400, 1.2% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $804 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 31.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.2%).
All data for Clay County, North Carolina 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.