Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,610 (100%) |
| Population Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,971 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,205 |
| Median Home Value | $278,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,497 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,125 (55.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 956 (12.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,416 (32.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,081 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 2,974 (58.5%) |
The table below compares Clay County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 93 | 8th |
| Population Density | # 79 | 22nd |
| Median Household Income | # 67 | 34th |
| Per Capita Income | # 21 | 80th |
| Diversity Index | # 96 | 5th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.