Clay County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 2,853 with a growth rate of 0% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County, Georgia is the 155th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 3,176 and has seen a growth of -10.17% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 2,853 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,853 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 2,867 | 39 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 2,828 | -73 | -2.52% |
| 2019 | 2,901 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,901 | -70 | -2.36% |
| 2017 | 2,971 | -44 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 3,015 | -65 | -2.11% |
| 2015 | 3,080 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 3,074 | 57 | 1.89% |
| 2013 | 3,017 | -90 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 3,107 | -56 | -1.77% |
| 2011 | 3,163 | -13 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 3,176 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,364 | -189 | -5.32% |
| 1980 | 3,553 | -83 | -2.28% |
| 1970 | 3,636 | -915 | -20.11% |
| 1960 | 4,551 | -1,293 | -22.13% |
| 1950 | 5,844 | -1,220 | -17.27% |
| 1940 | 7,064 | 121 | 1.74% |
| 1930 | 6,943 | -614 | -8.12% |
| 1920 | 7,557 | -1,403 | -15.66% |
| 1910 | 8,960 | 392 | 4.58% |
| 1900 | 8,568 | 751 | 9.61% |
| 1890 | 7,817 | 1,167 | 17.55% |
| 1880 | 6,650 | 1,157 | 21.06% |
| 1870 | 5,493 | 600 | 12.26% |
| 1860 | 4,893 | 2,040 | 71.5% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,747 | 61.19% |
| White | 1,050 | 36.78% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.54% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,143 | 2.45 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 488 | 1.11 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 365 | 3.2 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Female | 241 | 4.05 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Male | 49 | 2.31 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 254 | 13.15% |
| Associates Degree | 251 | 13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 9.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 6.73% |
| High School Graduate | 664 | 34.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 3.63% |
| Some College | 372 | 19.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,063 | 844 | 73 |
| White | 816 | 711 | 246 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,672 | $38,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,386 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,358 | $45,057 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $35,425 | $68,977 | $31,494 |
$33,358
Average Earnings
$45,057
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.46% of Clay County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,706 | 587 | 34.41% |
| White | 1,022 | 133 | 13.01% |
25.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.03%
Male Poverty Rate
30.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Georgia is Black, with 34.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Georgia is White, with 13.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.33% |
| High School | 24.2% |
| Some College | 13.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.48% |
| Female Employed | 33.64% |
| Male Employed | 9.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,750 | $60,306 |
| Households | $43,264 | $48,429 |
| Married Families | $78,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,769 | $32,015 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
182
Number of Veterans
182
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 13.61% |
| Black | 61 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.33%
Born in Clay County, Georgia
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
97.23% of Clay County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 79.33% having been born in Georgia. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.