Clay County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 25th-largest in Florida

The population of Clay County, Florida is 223,436 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $86,094, the median home value is $281,500, and the median age is 40.2.

The population of Clay County has grown 23.7% since 2010 (191,453 → 236,760), a +1.53% annualized rate.

Clay County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

223,436

Population

+1.53%

Annual growth

370

People / sq mi

$86,094

Median Income

$281,500

Median Home Value

Clay County covers 605 sq mi of land at 369.6 people per square mile.

About Clay County, FL

Clay County is a county in Florida with a population of 223,436. It ranks #25 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 40.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Clay County is $86,094, above the US median of $74,580. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $281,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,464. The homeownership rate of 76.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Clay County reflects 28.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.5% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.5 minutes each way.

Clay County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Clay County had a population of 191,453 in 2010 and 236,760 in 2024, a 23.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 236,760 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.53%.

236,760

Population (2024)

191,453

Population (2010)

236,760

Peak (2024)

1.53%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	191,453	-	-	estimate
2011	192,335	+882	+0.46%	estimate
2012	193,909	+1,574	+0.82%	estimate
2013	195,732	+1,823	+0.94%	estimate
2014	198,687	+2,955	+1.51%	estimate
2015	202,552	+3,865	+1.95%	estimate
2016	207,401	+4,849	+2.39%	estimate
2017	212,381	+4,980	+2.40%	estimate
2018	215,902	+3,521	+1.66%	estimate
2019	219,014	+3,112	+1.44%	estimate
2020	218,956	-58	-0.03%	estimate
2021	222,671	+3,715	+1.70%	estimate
2022	226,797	+4,126	+1.85%	estimate
2023	232,734	+5,937	+2.62%	estimate
2024	236,760	+4,026	+1.73%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	71.9%
Black or African American	11.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.2

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

16.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.2%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

7.0%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

13.5%

45–54

13.1%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

10.4%

75–84

4.6%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 18.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$86,094+$14,383 vs state
Mean household income	$105,559
Per-capita income	$39,166
Poverty rate	6.9%-2.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	59.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.0%

Finance & real estate

12.4%

Education & health care

8.2%

Information

8.2%

Construction

7.9%

Retail trade

7.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Public administration

5.2%

The largest employment sector in Clay County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

73.9%

Public transit

14.5%

Work from home

32.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$281,500$-43,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,464

Median rent

76.2%

Homeownership rate

87,165

Total housing units

93.8%

Occupied

6.2%

Vacant

23.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.8%

With health insurance

97.0%

With broadband internet

46.6%

Foreign-born

16.5%

Veterans (18+)

13.4%

With a disability

89.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.3%

High School+

28.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clay County, Florida has a population of 223,436 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 370 people per square mile.

The population of Clay County has grown 23.7% since 2010 (191,453 → 236,760), a +1.53% annualized rate.

The median household income in Clay County, Florida is $86,094, with mean (average) household income of $105,559 and per-capita income of $39,166. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Clay County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.9%), Black or African American (11.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Clay County, Florida is 40.2 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Clay County is $281,500 and median monthly rent is $1,464. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 87,165 total housing units, 6.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Clay County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Clay County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.