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Population Review

Clay County, MS — Population & Demographics

Clay County, MS has a population of 18,462. The median household income is $39,904 and the median age is 40.1.

18,462

Population

$39,904

Median Income

$115,600

Median Home Value

40.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White37.9%
Black or African American60.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$39,904

Median Household Income

$24,734

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$115,600

Median Home Value

$718

Median Rent

70.7%

Homeownership

Education

82.8%

High School+

18.2%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Clay County, MS has a population of 18,462 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Clay County, MS is $39,904.

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