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Population Review

Clay County, NC — Population & Demographics

Clay County, NC has a population of 11,391. The median household income is $53,645 and the median age is 54.5.

11,391

Population

$53,645

Median Income

$263,300

Median Home Value

54.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White93.1%
Black or African American1.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$53,645

Median Household Income

$35,326

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$263,300

Median Home Value

$791

Median Rent

79.8%

Homeownership

Education

89.9%

High School+

31.4%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Clay County, NC has a population of 11,391 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Clay County, NC is $53,645.

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