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 20,322.

  • The median home value in Clay County is $96,388.

  • The median income in Clay County is $37,888.

  • The median rent in Clay County is $642.

  • The unemployment rate in Clay County is 10.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Clay County is 31.2%.

  • The average high in Clay County is 72.7° and there are 122.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clay County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clay County

Manchester, KY Population 2,195

Oneida, KY Population 269

Map Of Clay County

Clay County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Clay County is 72.7°.

  • There are 88.92 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 122.3 inches of rain each year with 5.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:42 hours of sun each day in Clay County.

StatClay County
Mean High72.7
Nice Days88.92
Rainfall122.3
Snowfall5.5
Sunny_hours4:42
72.7°
Average High
122.3
Inches of Rain

Clay County Demographics

Population over time in Clay County

The current population in Clay County is 20,322. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 20,484 1.9%
2021 20,110 -1.3%
2020 20,368 -

Gender in Clay County

  • Clay County is 47.3% female with 9,619 female residents.

  • Clay County is 52.7% male with 10,702 male residents.

Female
47.3% (9,619)
Male
52.7% (10,702)
Gender Clay County KY USA
Female 47.3% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 52.7% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Clay County

Clay County is:

  • 91.4% White with 18,577 White residents.

  • 4.1% African American with 831 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 11 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 11 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 626 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.2% Hispanic with 250 Hispanic residents.

White
91.4% (18,577)
African American
4.1% (831)
American Indian
0.0% (6)
Asian
0.1% (11)
Hawaiian
0.0% (10)
Other
0.1% (11)
Two Or More
3.1% (626)
Hispanic
1.2% (250)

Table: Clay County By Race

Race Clay County KY USA
White 91.4% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 4.1% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.2% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Clay County, Kentucky

  • 10.5% of households in Clay County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 12.1% of households in Clay County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Clay County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Clay County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Clay County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Clay County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Clay County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Clay County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Clay County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.1% of households in Clay County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.5% (2,129)
$10,000 to $14,999
12.1% (2,449)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (2,543)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.4% (2,723)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (2,758)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.2% (2,892)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (2,495)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.6% (1,737)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.9% (377)
$200,000 or more
1.1% (214)
Income Clay County KY USA
Less than $10,000 10.5% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 12.1% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.4% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.2% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.6% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.9% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.1% 6.0% 11.4%

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

  • 13.0% of adults in Clay County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Clay County completed 9-12th grade.

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

  • 14.0% of adults in Clay County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Clay County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Clay County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Clay County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Clay County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
12% (2,641)
9-12th Grade
14% (2,845)
High School / GED
38% (7,722)
Some College
14% (2,845)
Associate's Degree
6% (1,219)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (1,422)
Master's Degree
5% (1,016)
Professional Degree
2% (406)
Doctorate Degree
1% (203)
Education Clay County KY USA
< 9th Grade 12% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 14% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 33% 26%
Some College 14% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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