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 11,186.

  • The median home value in Clay County is $323,880.

  • The median income in Clay County is $57,065.

  • The median rent in Clay County is $793.

  • The unemployment rate in Clay County is 4.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Clay County is 13.5%.

  • The average high in Clay County is 70.1° and there are 144.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clay County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clay County

Hayesville, NC Population 629

Map Of Clay County

Clay County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Clay County is 70.1°.

  • There are 94.65 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 144.3 inches of rain each year with 4.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:47 hours of sun each day in Clay County.

StatClay County
Mean High70.1
Nice Days94.65
Rainfall144.3
Snowfall4.2
Sunny_hours4:47
70.1°
Average High
144.3
Inches of Rain

Clay County Demographics

Population over time in Clay County

The current population in Clay County is 11,186. The population has increased 0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 10,997 -1.4%
2021 11,150 1.9%
2020 10,946 -

Gender in Clay County

  • Clay County is 52.2% female with 5,839 female residents.

  • Clay County is 47.8% male with 5,347 male residents.

Female
52.2% (5,839)
Male
47.8% (5,347)
Gender Clay County NC USA
Female 52.2% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 47.8% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Clay County

Clay County is:

  • 91.7% White with 10,260 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 110 African American residents.

  • 1.1% American Indian with 122 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 128 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 120 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.9% Hispanic with 432 Hispanic residents.

White
91.7% (10,260)
African American
1.0% (110)
American Indian
1.1% (122)
Asian
1.1% (128)
Hawaiian
0.1% (14)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.1% (120)
Hispanic
3.9% (432)

Table: Clay County By Race

Race Clay County NC USA
White 91.7% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 1.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.1% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.9% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Clay County, North Carolina

  • 3.2% of households in Clay County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 11.1% of households in Clay County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Clay County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Clay County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Clay County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Clay County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Clay County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Clay County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% 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
3.2% (361)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.1% (1,246)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.4% (1,168)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.9% (1,214)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.9% (1,223)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.1% (1,575)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (1,296)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.5% (2,183)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (441)
$200,000 or more
4.3% (475)
Income Clay County NC USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.1% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.4% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.9% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.9% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 8.5% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Clay County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Clay County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in Clay County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Clay County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Clay County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% 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
3% (335)
9-12th Grade
8% (894)
High School / GED
24% (2,684)
Some College
22% (2,460)
Associate's Degree
13% (1,454)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (2,013)
Master's Degree
9% (1,006)
Professional Degree
2% (223)
Doctorate Degree
1% (111)
Education Clay County NC USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 24% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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