Clay County, Tennessee
Clay County is home to 7,670 people. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Tennessee rate (13.8%). The median household income is $39,972.
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| Measure | Value | Tennessee | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,670 | 7,066,383 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $39,972 | $69,595 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 24.2% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 25.6% | 18.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.2% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 31.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $136,400 | $286,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $557 | $1,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 33.2% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 48.5 years | 38.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Clinton County, Kentucky
- Cumberland County, Kentucky
- Monroe County, Kentucky
- Jackson County
- Macon County
- Overton County
- Pickett County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.