Clay County, North Carolina Population 2022
Clay County, North Carolina's estimated population is 11,552 with a growth rate of 0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County, North Carolina is the 95th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 10,608 and has seen a growth of 8.90% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 2,461 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 3,316 | 855 | 34.74% |
| 1890 | 4,197 | 881 | 26.57% |
| 1900 | 4,532 | 335 | 7.98% |
| 1910 | 3,909 | -623 | -13.75% |
| 1920 | 4,646 | 737 | 18.85% |
| 1930 | 5,434 | 788 | 16.96% |
| 1940 | 6,405 | 971 | 17.87% |
| 1950 | 6,006 | -399 | -6.23% |
| 1960 | 5,526 | -480 | -7.99% |
| 1970 | 5,180 | -346 | -6.26% |
| 1980 | 6,619 | 1,439 | 27.78% |
| 1990 | 7,155 | 536 | 8.10% |
| 2010 | 10,608 | 3,453 | 48.26% |
| 2011 | 10,686 | 78 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 10,654 | -32 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 10,597 | -57 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 10,566 | -31 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 10,623 | 57 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 10,749 | 126 | 1.19% |
| 2017 | 11,004 | 255 | 2.37% |
| 2018 | 11,124 | 120 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 11,231 | 107 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 11,338 | 107 | 0.95% |
| 2021 | 11,445 | 107 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 11,552 | 107 | 0.93% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,754 | 96.45% |
| Black or African American | 215 | 1.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 58 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.39% |
| Some Other Race | 15 | 0.13% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.39% |
Clay County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,300 | 2.09 | 72.9 |
| Married | 2,616 | 2.76 | 87.7 |
| Male | 221 | 3.14 | 14.9 |
| Female | 334 | 2.51 | 66.5 |
| Non Family | 2,129 | 1.11 | 61.9 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 285 | 3.28% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 750 | 8.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,410 | 27.76% |
| Some College | 1,909 | 21.99% |
| Associates Degree | 980 | 11.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,524 | 17.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 823 | 9.48% |
Clay County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,147 | 7,284 | 2,326 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 3 |
| Black | 126 | 84 | 18 |
| Native American | 58 | 58 | |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | |
| Islander | 44 | 44 | |
| Hispanic | 266 | 136 | |
| Other Race | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.55%.
$34,173
Average Earnings
$35,437
Average Male
$32,511
Average Female
Clay County, North Carolina Language by Age
Clay County, North Carolina Language
96.18% of Clay County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.28% of the population.
Clay County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 44 | 44 | 100.00% |
| Black | 204 | 115 | 56.37% |
| Multiple | 39 | 21 | 53.85% |
| White | 10,358 | 1,286 | 12.42% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 383 | 37 | 9.66% |
13.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.20%
Male Poverty Rate
15.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clay County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay County, North Carolina is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 9.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.30%.
Clay County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Clay County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Clay County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Clay County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 958 | 10.65% |
| Black | 10 | 7.94% |
Clay County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
6.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
49%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
30.91%
Born in Clay County, North Carolina
96.16%
Native Born
3.84%
Foreign Born
2.06%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.16% of Clay County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 30.91% having been born in North Carolina. 2.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990