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.
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
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
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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