Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 2,707 with a growth rate of -1.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 155th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 3,176 and has seen a growth of -14.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay County includes 59.52% Black or African American, 39.78% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (59.52%)
White (39.78%)
Two or more races (0.7%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,698 | 59.52% |
| White | 1,135 | 39.78% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 0.7% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clay County's average per capita income is $36,960. Household income levels show a median of $48,715. The poverty rate stands at 23.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,532 | - |
| Families | $76,042 | $80,353 |
| Households | $48,715 | $63,155 |
| Non Families | $37,067 | $36,603 |
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