Clay County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 19,422 with a growth rate of -1.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County, Kentucky is the 64th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 21,668 and has seen a growth of -10.37% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,292 | -226 | -1.22% |
| 2028 | 18,518 | -226 | -1.21% |
| 2027 | 18,744 | -226 | -1.19% |
| 2026 | 18,970 | -226 | -1.18% |
| 2025 | 19,196 | -226 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 19,422 | -226 | -1.15% |
| 2023 | 19,648 | -226 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 19,874 | -287 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 20,161 | -151 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 20,312 | 400 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 19,912 | -204 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 20,116 | -148 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 20,264 | -363 | -1.76% |
| 2016 | 20,627 | -359 | -1.71% |
| 2015 | 20,986 | -107 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 21,093 | -106 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 21,199 | -331 | -1.54% |
| 2012 | 21,530 | -72 | -0.33% |
| 2011 | 21,602 | -66 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 21,668 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 21,746 | -1,006 | -4.42% |
| 1980 | 22,752 | 4,271 | 23.11% |
| 1970 | 18,481 | -2,267 | -10.93% |
| 1960 | 20,748 | -2,368 | -10.24% |
| 1950 | 23,116 | -785 | -3.28% |
| 1940 | 23,901 | 5,375 | 29.01% |
| 1930 | 18,526 | -1,269 | -6.41% |
| 1920 | 19,795 | 2,006 | 11.28% |
| 1910 | 17,789 | 2,425 | 15.78% |
| 1900 | 15,364 | 2,917 | 23.44% |
| 1890 | 12,447 | 2,225 | 21.77% |
| 1880 | 10,222 | 1,925 | 23.2% |
| 1870 | 8,297 | 1,645 | 24.73% |
| 1860 | 6,652 | 1,231 | 22.71% |
| 1850 | 5,421 | 814 | 17.67% |
| 1840 | 4,607 | 1,059 | 29.85% |
| 1830 | 3,548 | -845 | -19.24% |
| 1820 | 4,393 | 1,995 | 83.19% |
| 1810 | 2,398 | -15,894 | -86.89% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,535 | 92.19% |
| Black or African American | 938 | 4.67% |
| Two or more races | 582 | 2.89% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,178 | 2.59 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 3,496 | 2.94 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 1,922 | 1.1 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 1,369 | 3.6 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 391 | 3.25 | 79 | 21 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,921 | 13.22% |
| Associates Degree | 824 | 5.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,086 | 7.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,323 | 9.1% |
| High School Graduate | 5,392 | 37.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,847 | 12.71% |
| Some College | 2,140 | 14.73% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,317 | 9,896 | 2,359 |
| Black | 721 | 600 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 335 | 182 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 202 | 121 | 2 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,431 | $37,708 | $40,673 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,790 | $74,805 | $51,903 |
| High School Graduate | $30,855 | $38,958 | $21,372 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,911 | $30,391 | $19,034 |
| Overall | $34,798 | $38,289 | $32,090 |
| Some College | $34,548 | $34,951 | $34,364 |
$34,798
Average Earnings
$38,289
Average Male
$32,090
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.02% of Clay County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 0.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,531 | 5,243 | 29.91% |
| Multiple | 576 | 434 | 75.35% |
| Black | 384 | 192 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 42 | 63.64% |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 100% |
31.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.9%
Male Poverty Rate
37.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Kentucky is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Kentucky is White, with 29.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.99% |
| Some College | 27.77% |
| High School | 26.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.26% |
| Female Employed | 17.58% |
| Male Employed | 7.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,462 | $61,445 |
| Households | $39,607 | $56,278 |
| Married Families | $61,860 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,764 | $34,923 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
672
Number of Veterans
629
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 271 |
| Second Gulf War | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 55 to 64 | 161 |
| 35 to 54 | 127 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 666 | 4.53% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 5.29% |
| Black | 4 | 0.49% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.9%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
82.19%
Born in Clay County, Kentucky
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
99% of Clay County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 82.19% having been born in Kentucky. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.