Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 17,996 with a growth rate of -0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 49th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 20,569 and has seen a growth of -12.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay County includes 60.1% Black or African American, 37.9% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,095 | 60.1% |
| White | 6,998 | 37.9% |
| Two or more races | 306 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
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Clay County's average per capita income is $35,000. Household income levels show a median of $39,904. The poverty rate stands at 24.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,693 | - |
| Families | $54,203 | $63,998 |
| Households | $39,904 | $57,551 |
| Non Families | $25,467 | $44,044 |
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