Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 266,590 with a growth rate of 1.22% 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 19.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (80.08%)
Two or more races (7.36%)
Black or African American (6.78%)
Other race (2.66%)
Asian (2.45%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.35%)
Native American (0.32%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 204,665 | 80.08% |
| Two or more races | 18,800 | 7.36% |
| Black or African American | 17,320 | 6.78% |
| Other race | 6,803 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 6,252 | 2.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 903 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 823 | 0.32% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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