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Clay County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Liberty

Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 265,456 with a growth rate of 1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 6th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 222,649 and has seen a growth of 19.23% since that time.

265,456
Total Population
667
Population Density (miĀ²)
6
Population Rank (State)
2.8K 1.08%
Annual Population Growth

Clay County Population

Clay County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clay County includes 80.08% White, 6.78% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White204,66580.08%
Two or more races18,8007.36%
Black or African American17,3206.78%
Other race6,8032.66%
Asian6,2522.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander9030.35%
Native American8230.32%

Clay County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clay County's average per capita income is $54,330. Household income levels show a median of $86,150. The poverty rate stands at 8.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$118,977$139,823
Families$103,627$123,599
Households$86,150$105,515
Non Families$50,218$63,905

$54,330

Average Income

$86,150

Median Household Income

8.49%

Poverty Rate