Clay County's estimated 2026 population is 12,380 with a growth rate of 1.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 92nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 10,609 and has seen a growth of 16.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay County includes 93.11% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (93.11%)
Two or more races (1.94%)
Black or African American (1.79%)
Other race (1.48%)
Native American (0.9%)
Asian (0.77%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,606 | 93.11% |
| Two or more races | 221 | 1.94% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 1.79% |
| Other race | 169 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.77% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clay County's average per capita income is $42,130. Household income levels show a median of $53,645. The poverty rate stands at 13.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,500 | - |
| Families | $79,101 | $99,690 |
| Households | $53,645 | $77,507 |
| Non Families | $28,789 | $45,681 |
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