Clay County, Illinois Population 2022
Clay County, Illinois's estimated population is 12,938 with a growth rate of -0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County, Illinois is the 80th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 13,826 and has seen a growth of -6.42% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 755 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 3,228 | 2,473 | 327.55% |
| 1850 | 4,289 | 1,061 | 32.87% |
| 1860 | 9,336 | 5,047 | 117.67% |
| 1870 | 15,875 | 6,539 | 70.04% |
| 1880 | 16,192 | 317 | 2.00% |
| 1890 | 16,772 | 580 | 3.58% |
| 1900 | 19,553 | 2,781 | 16.58% |
| 1910 | 18,661 | -892 | -4.56% |
| 1920 | 17,684 | -977 | -5.24% |
| 1930 | 16,155 | -1,529 | -8.65% |
| 1940 | 18,947 | 2,792 | 17.28% |
| 1950 | 17,445 | -1,502 | -7.93% |
| 1960 | 15,815 | -1,630 | -9.34% |
| 1970 | 14,735 | -1,080 | -6.83% |
| 1980 | 15,283 | 548 | 3.72% |
| 1990 | 14,460 | -823 | -5.39% |
| 2010 | 13,826 | -634 | -4.38% |
| 2011 | 13,725 | -101 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 13,714 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 13,554 | -160 | -1.17% |
| 2014 | 13,445 | -109 | -0.80% |
| 2015 | 13,401 | -44 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 13,314 | -87 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 13,270 | -44 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 13,266 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2019 | 13,184 | -82 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 13,102 | -82 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 13,020 | -82 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 12,938 | -82 | -0.63% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,717 | 96.22% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 0.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.54% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.02% |
| Two or More Races | 334 | 2.53% |
Clay County, Illinois Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,607 | 2.29 | 74.3 |
| Married | 2,795 | 2.78 | 89.9 |
| Male | 328 | 3.3 | 81.4 |
| Female | 492 | 3.14 | 45.3 |
| Non Family | 1,992 | 1.24 | 58.3 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 286 | 3.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 862 | 9.27% |
| High School Graduate | 3,550 | 38.19% |
| Some College | 2,022 | 21.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,150 | 12.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 911 | 9.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 515 | 5.54% |
Clay County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 155 | 145 | 62 |
| Black | 58 | 32 | 14 |
| White | 8,952 | 7,845 | 1,340 |
| Asian | 72 | 72 | 10 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | |
| Native American | 27 | 26 | |
| Hispanic | 32 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40.00%.
$38,307
Average Earnings
$47,747
Average Male
$29,231
Average Female
Clay County, Illinois Language by Age
Clay County, Illinois Language
98.40% of Clay County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 1.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
Clay County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38 | 25 | 65.79% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 12 | 38.71% |
| White | 12,452 | 2,098 | 16.85% |
| Multiple | 333 | 34 | 10.21% |
| Native | 33 | 2 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 72 | 4 | 5.56% |
| Other | 3 | NaN% |
16.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.56%
Male Poverty Rate
17.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clay County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Illinois is Black, with 65.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Illinois is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.60%.
Clay County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Clay County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
Clay County, Illinois Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Clay County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 830 | 8.41% |
| Asian | 62 | 86.11% |
Clay County, Illinois Veterans by Education
7.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
86.19%
Born in Clay County, Illinois
99.59%
Native Born
0.41%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.59% of Clay County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 86.19% having been born in Illinois. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990