Clay County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,670 | — | #2,675 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,972 | -46.8% | #3,075 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.5 years | +24.7% | #326 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,400 | -51.6% | #2,437 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $557 | -52.1% | #3,112 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% | +92.0% | #2,952 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clay County has a population of 7,670, making it the #2,675 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Clay County is $39,972, ranking #3,075 out of 3,222 counties — 46.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.2% and unemployment stands at 10.0%.
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The median home value in Clay County is $136,400 (-51.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $557/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
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91.8% of residents in Clay County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Clay County, Tennessee
Clay County, Tennessee has a total population of 7,670, making it the 2,675th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clay County is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clay County is $39,972, which ranks #3,075 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0%.
The median home value in Clay County is $136,400, 51.6% below the national median. Renters in Clay County pay a median gross rent of $557 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clay County, 11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
Clay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Clay County, Tennessee 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.