Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 13,954 with a growth rate of -0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 52nd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 16,050 and has seen a growth of -13.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay County includes 94.03% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (94.03%)
Two or more races (5.24%)
Native American (0.33%)
Other race (0.28%)
Black or African American (0.09%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,539 | 94.03% |
| Two or more races | 754 | 5.24% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.33% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clay County's average per capita income is $36,643. Household income levels show a median of $48,500. The poverty rate stands at 17.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,949 | - |
| Families | $57,397 | $75,516 |
| Households | $48,500 | $63,441 |
| Non Families | $25,154 | $34,146 |
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