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 253,085.

  • The median home value in Clay County is $293,194.

  • The median income in Clay County is $82,264.

  • The median rent in Clay County is $1,133.

  • The unemployment rate in Clay County is 4.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Clay County is 8.3%.

  • The average high in Clay County is 72.1° and there are 93.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clay County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clay County

Kansas City, MO Population 505,958

Independence, MO Population 122,218

Liberty, MO Population 30,299

Gladstone, MO Population 26,964

Excelsior Springs, MO Population 10,546

Kearney, MO Population 10,491

Smithville, MO Population 10,416

North Kansas City, MO Population 4,553

Sugar Creek, MO Population 3,247

Pleasant Valley, MO Population 2,748

Lawson, MO Population 2,429

Claycomo, MO Population 1,815

Glenaire, MO Population 547

Oakview, MO Population 386

Holt, MO Population 349

Avondale, MO Population 343

Excelsior Estates, MO Population 313

Missouri City, MO Population 299

Oakwood Park, MO Population 251

Oaks, MO Population 183

Oakwood, MO Population 163

Birmingham, MO Population 161

Prathersville, MO Population 90

Mosby, MO Population 55

Randolph, MO Population 20

Map Of Clay County

Clay County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Clay County is 72.1°.

  • There are 78.98 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 93.1 inches of rain each year with 6.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:33 hours of sun each day in Clay County.

StatClay County
Mean High72.1
Nice Days78.98
Rainfall93.1
Snowfall6.4
Sunny_hours5:33
72.1°
Average High
93.1
Inches of Rain

Clay County Photos

Hall Of Waters
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Iowac Chicago  Eastern   City Of Excelsior Springs
Source: Wikipedia User Doug Wertman | CC BY 2.0
Hall Of Waters Missouri
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Jackson County Courthouse Independence Mo Cropped
Source: Wikipedia User TheCatalyst31 with modifi | CC BY-SA 3.0

Clay County Demographics

Population over time in Clay County

The current population in Clay County is 253,085. The population has increased 3.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 250,134 1.5%
2021 246,480 1.6%
2020 242,516 -

Gender in Clay County

  • Clay County is 50.5% female with 127,860 female residents.

  • Clay County is 49.5% male with 125,225 male residents.

Female
50.5% (127,860)
Male
49.5% (125,225)
Gender Clay County MO USA
Female 50.5% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Clay County

Clay County is:

  • 78.8% White with 199,349 White residents.

  • 6.4% African American with 16,133 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 682 American Indian residents.

  • 2.2% Asian with 5,611 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 804 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 583 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 11,310 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.4% Hispanic with 18,613 Hispanic residents.

White
78.8% (199,349)
African American
6.4% (16,133)
American Indian
0.3% (682)
Asian
2.2% (5,611)
Hawaiian
0.3% (804)
Other
0.2% (583)
Two Or More
4.5% (11,310)
Hispanic
7.4% (18,613)

Table: Clay County By Race

Race Clay County MO USA
White 78.8% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 6.4% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.2% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.4% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Clay County, Missouri

  • 3.3% of households in Clay County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.2% of households in Clay County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Clay County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Clay County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Clay County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Clay County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Clay County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Clay County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Clay County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Clay County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (8,363)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.2% (5,527)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.2% (13,274)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (17,395)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (28,950)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (41,922)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.2% (38,509)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.9% (52,821)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.3% (26,147)
$200,000 or more
8.0% (20,172)
Income Clay County MO USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.2% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.2% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.9% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.3% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.0% 7.3% 11.4%

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Clay County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Clay County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Clay County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Clay County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Clay County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Clay County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% 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
2% (5,061)
9-12th Grade
4% (10,123)
High School / GED
27% (68,332)
Some College
23% (58,209)
Associate's Degree
9% (22,777)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (58,209)
Master's Degree
9% (22,777)
Professional Degree
2% (5,061)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,530)
Education Clay County MO USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 6% 6%
High School / GED 27% 30% 26%
Some College 23% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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