Clay County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 12,113 with a growth rate of 2.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County, North Carolina is the 92nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 10,609 and has seen a growth of 14.18% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,358 | 249 | 1.9% |
| 2028 | 13,109 | 249 | 1.94% |
| 2027 | 12,860 | 249 | 1.97% |
| 2026 | 12,611 | 249 | 2.01% |
| 2025 | 12,362 | 249 | 2.06% |
| 2024 | 12,113 | 249 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 11,864 | 249 | 2.14% |
| 2022 | 11,615 | 240 | 2.11% |
| 2021 | 11,375 | 233 | 2.09% |
| 2020 | 11,142 | -135 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 11,277 | 128 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 11,149 | 116 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 11,033 | 248 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 10,785 | 141 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 10,644 | 66 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 10,578 | -28 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 10,606 | -54 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 10,660 | -24 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 10,684 | 75 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 10,609 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,155 | 536 | 8.1% |
| 1980 | 6,619 | 1,439 | 27.78% |
| 1970 | 5,180 | -346 | -6.26% |
| 1960 | 5,526 | -480 | -7.99% |
| 1950 | 6,006 | -399 | -6.23% |
| 1940 | 6,405 | 971 | 17.87% |
| 1930 | 5,434 | 788 | 16.96% |
| 1920 | 4,646 | 737 | 18.85% |
| 1910 | 3,909 | -623 | -13.75% |
| 1900 | 4,532 | 335 | 7.98% |
| 1890 | 4,197 | 881 | 26.57% |
| 1880 | 3,316 | 855 | 34.74% |
| 1870 | 2,461 | -10,897 | -81.58% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,571 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 2% |
| Asian | 128 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 122 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.13% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,892 | 2.27 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Married | 2,588 | 2.95 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 1,896 | 1.2 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Male | 211 | 2.87 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 197 | 3.04 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
79.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 699 | 8.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,118 | 13.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,503 | 17.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 961 | 11.24% |
| High School Graduate | 2,082 | 24.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 298 | 3.48% |
| Some College | 1,890 | 22.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,963 | 7,065 | 2,273 |
| Hispanic | 254 | 165 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 132 | 57 |
| Native American | 88 | 88 | 60 |
| Black | 75 | 65 | 13 |
| Asian | 74 | 74 | 61 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $39,420 | $68,598 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,059 | $84,432 | $61,140 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $42,806 | $26,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,329 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,160 | $41,536 | $39,231 |
| Some College | $38,405 | $38,894 | $38,150 |
$40,160
Average Earnings
$41,536
Average Male
$39,231
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.68% of Clay County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 4.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,166 | 1,209 | 11.89% |
| Hispanic | 428 | 210 | 49.07% |
| Black | 106 | 43 | 40.57% |
| Multiple | 212 | 20 | 9.43% |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Other | 14 | 14 | 100% |
13.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.53%
Male Poverty Rate
14.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay County, North Carolina is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay County, North Carolina is Multiple, with 9.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.48% |
| Some College | 18.12% |
| High School | 12.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.34% |
| Male Employed | 6.66% |
| Female Employed | 5.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,795 | $97,749 |
| Households | $57,065 | $77,381 |
| Married Families | $87,721 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,000 | $44,019 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
759
Number of Veterans
729
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 422 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 270 |
| 75+ | 244 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 35 to 54 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 752 | 8.45% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.78% |
| Black | 3 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.13%
Born in Clay County, North Carolina
95.98%
Native Born
4.02%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
3.3%
Naturalized
95.98% of Clay County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 33.13% having been born in North Carolina. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.