Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 14,403 with a growth rate of 0.57% 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 3.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (80.52%)
Black or African American (12.97%)
Two or more races (4.91%)
Other race (1.13%)
Asian (0.33%)
Native American (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,424 | 80.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,840 | 12.97% |
| Two or more races | 697 | 4.91% |
| Other race | 161 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,090 | - |
| Families | $61,750 | $81,569 |
| Households | $51,852 | $71,247 |
| Non Families | $25,781 | $41,847 |
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