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Population Review

Clay County, MO — Population & Demographics

Clay County, MO has a population of 255,566. The median household income is $86,150 and the median age is 37.6.

255,566

Population

$86,150

Median Income

$256,400

Median Home Value

37.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White80.1%
Black or African American6.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$86,150

Median Household Income

$42,336

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment

Housing

$256,400

Median Home Value

$1,220

Median Rent

68.9%

Homeownership

Education

94.4%

High School+

36.0%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Clay County, MO has a population of 255,566 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Clay County, MO is $86,150.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.