Clay County's estimated 2025 population is 7,830 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County is the 90th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 7,847 and has seen a growth of -0.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clay County includes 94.46% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,199 | 94.46% |
| Other race | 130 | 1.71% |
| Two or more races | 130 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clay County's average per capita income is $37,730. Household income levels show a median of $44,712. The poverty rate stands at 21.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,271 | - |
| Families | $61,757 | $70,033 |
| Households | $44,712 | $55,826 |
| Non Families | $18,824 | $29,232 |
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