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Clay County

State:
Alabama
County Seat:
Ashland

Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 13,967 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 56th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 13,897 and has seen a growth of 0.5% since that time.

13,967
Total Population
23
Population Density (mi²)
56
Population Rank (State)
-72 -0.51%
Annual Population Growth

Clay County Population

Clay County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clay County includes 80.52% White, 12.97% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,42480.52%
Black or African American1,84012.97%
Two or more races6974.91%
Other race1611.13%
Asian470.33%
Native American190.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Clay County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clay County's average per capita income is $43,519. Household income levels show a median of $51,852. The poverty rate stands at 16.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$72,090-
Families$61,750$81,569
Households$51,852$71,247
Non Families$25,781$41,847

$43,519

Average Income

$51,852

Median Household Income

16.55%

Poverty Rate