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Clay County

State:
Alabama
County Seat:
Ashland

Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 13,967 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 56th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 13,897 and has seen a growth of 0.5% since that time.

13,967
Total Population
23
Population Density (mi²)
56
Population Rank (State)
-72 -0.51%
Annual Population Growth

Clay County Population

Clay County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clay County includes 80.52% White, 12.97% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,42480.52%
Black or African American1,84012.97%
Two or more races6974.91%
Other race1611.13%
Asian470.33%
Native American190.13%

Clay County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clay County's average per capita income is $43,519. Household income levels show a median of $51,852. The poverty rate stands at 16.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$72,090-
Families$61,750$81,569
Households$51,852$71,247
Non Families$25,781$41,847

$43,519

Average Income

$51,852

Median Household Income

16.55%

Poverty Rate