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Clay County

State:
Kansas
County Seat:
Clay Center

Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 7,939 with a growth rate of -0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 47th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 8,544 and has seen a growth of -7.08% since that time.

7,939
Total Population
12
Population Density (mi²)
47
Population Rank (State)
-34 -0.43%
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 94.34% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,61494.34%
Black or African American1892.34%
Two or more races1611.99%
Asian480.59%
Native American460.57%
Other race130.16%

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 $45,563. Household income levels show a median of $63,136. The poverty rate stands at 12.93%.

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$82,292-
Families$72,423$90,784
Households$63,136$78,647
Non Families$33,804$44,908

$45,563

Average Income

$63,136

Median Household Income

12.93%

Poverty Rate