Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 7,830 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 90th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 7,847 and has seen a growth of -0.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay County includes 94.46% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,199 | 94.46% |
| Other race | 130 | 1.71% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clay County's average per capita income is $37,730. Household income levels show a median of $44,712. The poverty rate stands at 21.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,271 | - |
| Families | $61,757 | $70,033 |
| Households | $44,712 | $55,826 |
| Non Families | $18,824 | $29,232 |
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