Clay County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 2,853 with a growth rate of 0% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County, Georgia is the 155th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 3,176 and has seen a growth of -10.17% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,853 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 2,867 | 39 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 2,828 | -73 | -2.52% |
| 2019 | 2,901 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,901 | -70 | -2.36% |
| 2017 | 2,971 | -44 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 3,015 | -65 | -2.11% |
| 2015 | 3,080 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 3,074 | 57 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 3,017 | -90 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 3,107 | -56 | -1.77% |
| 2011 | 3,163 | -13 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 3,176 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,364 | -189 | -5.32% |
| 1980 | 3,553 | -83 | -2.28% |
| 1970 | 3,636 | -915 | -20.11% |
| 1960 | 4,551 | -1,293 | -22.13% |
| 1950 | 5,844 | -1,220 | -17.27% |
| 1940 | 7,064 | 121 | 1.74% |
| 1930 | 6,943 | -614 | -8.12% |
| 1920 | 7,557 | -1,403 | -15.66% |
| 1910 | 8,960 | 392 | 4.58% |
| 1900 | 8,568 | 751 | 9.61% |
| 1890 | 7,817 | 1,167 | 17.55% |
| 1880 | 6,650 | 1,157 | 21.06% |
| 1870 | 5,493 | 600 | 12.26% |
| 1860 | 4,893 | 2,040 | 71.5% |
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% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,179 | 2.37 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Non Family | 477 | 1.08 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Married | 421 | 2.82 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Female | 244 | 4.07 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Male | 37 | 2.65 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 11.15% |
| Associates Degree | 209 | 10.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 13.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 9.52% |
| High School Graduate | 610 | 31.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 3.46% |
| Some College | 415 | 21.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,026 | 823 | 97 |
| White | 914 | 830 | 345 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $76,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,960 | $47,721 | $28,229 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,006 | $34,716 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,960 | $48,171 | $29,509 |
| Some College | $37,694 | $52,109 | $31,000 |
$36,960
Average Earnings
$48,171
Average Male
$29,509
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.18% of Clay County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,675 | 553 | 33.01% |
| White | 1,100 | 91 | 8.27% |
23.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.88%
Male Poverty Rate
28.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Georgia is Black, with 33.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Georgia is White, with 8.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.24% |
| Some College | 15.74% |
| High School | 11.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Female Employed | 29.51% |
| Male Employed | 5.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,042 | $80,353 |
| Households | $48,715 | $63,155 |
| Married Families | $85,532 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,067 | $36,603 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 9.31% |
| Black | 66 | 5.06% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.99%
Born in Clay County, Georgia
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
99.16% of Clay County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 77.99% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.