Clay County Flag

Clay County

State:
Arkansas
County Seat:
Piggott

Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 14,061 with a growth rate of -0.5% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 52nd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 16,050 and has seen a growth of -12.39% since that time.

14,061
Total Population
22
Population Density (mi²)
52
Population Rank (State)
-70 -0.5%
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 94.03% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,53994.03%
Two or more races7545.24%
Native American480.33%
Other race400.28%
Black or African American130.09%
Asian50.03%

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 $36,643. Household income levels show a median of $48,500. The poverty rate stands at 17.22%.

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$78,949-
Families$57,397$75,516
Households$48,500$63,441
Non Families$25,154$34,146

$36,643

Average Income

$48,500

Median Household Income

17.22%

Poverty Rate