Clay County, Missouri
Clay County is home to 258,122 people. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Missouri rate (12.6%). The median household income is $88,468.
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| Measure | Value | Missouri | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 258,122 | 6,191,814 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $88,468 | $70,702 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.5% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.3% | 15.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.6% | 8.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% | 32.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $275,600 | $230,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,243 | $1,033 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 45.2% | 45.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.