Clay County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 18,101 with a growth rate of -0.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clay County, Mississippi is the 49th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 20,569 and has seen a growth of -12% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,576 | -105 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 17,681 | -105 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 17,786 | -105 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 17,891 | -105 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 17,996 | -105 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 18,101 | -105 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 18,206 | -105 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 18,311 | -170 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 18,481 | -141 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 18,622 | -727 | -3.76% |
| 2019 | 19,349 | -38 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 19,387 | -246 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 19,633 | -220 | -1.11% |
| 2016 | 19,853 | -166 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 20,019 | -137 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 20,156 | -209 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 20,365 | -41 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 20,406 | -98 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 20,504 | -65 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 20,569 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 21,120 | 38 | 0.18% |
| 1980 | 21,082 | 2,242 | 11.9% |
| 1970 | 18,840 | -93 | -0.49% |
| 1960 | 18,933 | 1,176 | 6.62% |
| 1950 | 17,757 | -1,273 | -6.69% |
| 1940 | 19,030 | 1,099 | 6.13% |
| 1930 | 17,931 | 441 | 2.52% |
| 1920 | 17,490 | -2,713 | -13.43% |
| 1910 | 20,203 | 640 | 3.27% |
| 1900 | 19,563 | 956 | 5.14% |
| 1890 | 18,607 | 1,240 | 7.14% |
| 1880 | 17,367 | -209 | -1.19% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,095 | 60.1% |
| White | 6,998 | 37.9% |
| Two or more races | 306 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,728 | 2.35 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 3,028 | 2.91 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 2,712 | 1.12 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Female | 1,672 | 3.31 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Male | 316 | 2.45 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,563 | 12.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,511 | 11.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,400 | 11.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 912 | 7.18% |
| High School Graduate | 4,306 | 33.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 625 | 4.92% |
| Some College | 2,380 | 18.74% |
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 | 7,062 | 5,544 | 687 |
| White | 5,359 | 4,732 | 1,564 |
| 2+ Races | 206 | 176 | 11 |
| Asian | 60 | 47 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 22 | 1 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,401 | $51,176 | $35,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,250 | $108,351 | $48,969 |
| High School Graduate | $31,604 | $38,026 | $25,802 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,476 | $32,383 | $17,746 |
| Overall | $35,000 | $43,111 | $30,620 |
| Some College | $35,033 | $46,678 | $30,864 |
$35,000
Average Earnings
$43,111
Average Male
$30,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.11% of Clay County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 0.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,955 | 3,820 | 34.87% |
| White | 6,821 | 575 | 8.43% |
| Multiple | 300 | 101 | 33.67% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 9 | 36% |
24.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.66%
Male Poverty Rate
28.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay County, Mississippi is White, with 8.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.62% |
| High School | 22.1% |
| Some College | 20.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.58% |
| Female Employed | 14.07% |
| Male Employed | 5.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,203 | $63,998 |
| Households | $39,904 | $57,551 |
| Married Families | $70,693 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,467 | $44,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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
911
Number of Veterans
785
Male Veterans
126
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 257 |
| Second Gulf War | 196 |
| First Gulf War | 105 |
| World War II | 44 |
| Korea | 41 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 235 |
| 35 to 54 | 218 |
| 75+ | 189 |
| 55 to 64 | 182 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 469 | 8.13% |
| Black | 428 | 5.22% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 6.03% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
85.66%
Born in Clay County, Mississippi
99.32%
Native Born
0.68%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
99.32% of Clay County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 85.66% having been born in Mississippi. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.