Clay County Summary

Life in Clay County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Clay County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Clay County:

  • The population in Clay County is 13,248.

  • The median home value in Clay County is $90,199.

  • The median income in Clay County is $58,028.

  • The median rent in Clay County is $706.

  • The unemployment rate in Clay County is 6.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Clay County is 15.7%.

  • The average high in Clay County is 73.7° and there are 106.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clay County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clay County

Flora, IL Population 4,701

Louisville, IL Population 1,183

Clay City, IL Population 883

Xenia, IL Population 323

Sailor Springs, IL Population 101

Iola, IL Population 58

Map Of Clay County

Clay County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Clay County is 73.7°.

  • There are 80.45 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 106.1 inches of rain each year with 5.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:08 hours of sun each day in Clay County.

StatClay County
Mean High73.7
Nice Days80.45
Rainfall106.1
Snowfall5.0
Sunny_hours5:08
73.7°
Average High
106.1
Inches of Rain

Clay County Photos

Old Bo Depot In Flora
Source: Public Domain

Clay County Demographics

Population over time in Clay County

The current population in Clay County is 13,248. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,313 0.7%
2021 13,217 -0.5%
2020 13,287 -

Gender in Clay County

  • Clay County is 49.8% female with 6,598 female residents.

  • Clay County is 50.2% male with 6,650 male residents.

Female
49.8% (6,598)
Male
50.2% (6,650)
Gender Clay County IL USA
Female 49.8% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.2% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Clay County

Clay County is:

  • 95.3% White with 12,629 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 61 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 73 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 42 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 23 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 394 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.2% Hispanic with 26 Hispanic residents.

White
95.3% (12,629)
African American
0.5% (61)
American Indian
0.6% (73)
Asian
0.3% (42)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (23)
Two Or More
3.0% (394)
Hispanic
0.2% (26)

Table: Clay County By Race

Race Clay County IL USA
White 95.3% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.2% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Clay County, Illinois

  • 3.9% of households in Clay County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Clay County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Clay County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Clay County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Clay County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Clay County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Clay County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Clay County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Clay County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Clay County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.9% (517)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (578)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.9% (1,574)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (1,257)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (1,702)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.7% (2,738)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (1,741)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (1,971)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (592)
$200,000 or more
4.3% (573)
Income Clay County IL USA
Less than $10,000 3.9% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.9% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.7% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clay County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Clay County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Clay County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Clay County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Clay County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Clay County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Clay County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Clay County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Clay County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Clay County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (529)
9-12th Grade
7% (927)
High School / GED
38% (5,034)
Some College
21% (2,782)
Associate's Degree
15% (1,987)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (1,324)
Master's Degree
3% (397)
Professional Degree
1% (132)
Doctorate Degree
1% (132)
Education Clay County IL USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 38% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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