Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 244,812 with a growth rate of 1.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 25th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 191,453 and has seen a growth of 27.87% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay County includes 71.91% White, 11.38% Black or African American, 3.69% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (71.91%)
Black or African American (11.38%)
Two or more races (9.88%)
Other race (3.69%)
Asian (2.95%)
Native American (0.12%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160,668 | 71.91% |
| Black or African American | 25,437 | 11.38% |
| Two or more races | 22,083 | 9.88% |
| Other race | 8,234 | 3.69% |
| Asian | 6,598 | 2.95% |
| Native American | 268 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clay County's average per capita income is $48,779. Household income levels show a median of $86,094. The poverty rate stands at 9.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,177 | $127,539 |
| Families | $97,288 | $114,267 |
| Households | $86,094 | $105,559 |
| Non Families | $51,519 | $65,323 |
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