Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 19,460 with a growth rate of -0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 63rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 21,668 and has seen a growth of -10.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay County includes 92.19% White, 4.67% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.19%)
Black or African American (4.67%)
Two or more races (2.89%)
Other race (0.12%)
Asian (0.08%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,535 | 92.19% |
| Black or African American | 938 | 4.67% |
| Two or more races | 582 | 2.89% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clay County's average per capita income is $34,798. Household income levels show a median of $39,607. The poverty rate stands at 31.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,860 | - |
| Families | $45,462 | $61,445 |
| Households | $39,607 | $56,278 |
| Non Families | $19,764 | $34,923 |
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