Clay County Summary

Life in Clay County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Clay County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Clay County:

  • The population in Clay County is 14,399.

  • The median home value in Clay County is $115,275.

  • The median income in Clay County is $48,500.

  • The median rent in Clay County is $696.

  • The unemployment rate in Clay County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Clay County is 17.2%.

  • The average high in Clay County is 76.3° and there are 117.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clay County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clay County

Piggott, AR Population 3,589

Corning, AR Population 3,169

Rector, AR Population 1,631

Greenway, AR Population 249

St. Francis, AR Population 220

Pollard, AR Population 186

Knobel, AR Population 177

McDougal, AR Population 105

Success, AR Population 100

Peach Orchard, AR Population 90

Datto, AR Population 87

Nimmons, AR Population 30

Map Of Clay County

Clay County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Clay County is 76.3°.

  • There are 82.44 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.0 inches of rain each year with 2.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:36 hours of sun each day in Clay County.

StatClay County
Mean High76.3
Nice Days82.44
Rainfall117.0
Snowfall2.5
Sunny Hours5:36
76.3°
Average High
117.0
Inches of Rain

Clay County Photos

Sheeks House
Source: Wikipedia User Rhyhey | CC BY-SA 3.0
Hemingway House Piggott
Source: Public Domain

Clay County Demographics

Population over time in Clay County

The current population in Clay County is 14,399. The population has decreased -1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 14,661 -0.3%
2022 14,710 -1.2%
2021 14,889 -

Gender in Clay County

  • Clay County is 51.3% female with 7,389 female residents.

  • Clay County is 48.7% male with 7,009 male residents.

Female
51.3% (7,389)
Male
48.7% (7,009)
Gender Clay County AR USA
Female 51.3% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 48.7% 49.3% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Clay County

Clay County is:

  • 93.8% White with 13,508 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 13 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 5 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 1 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 705 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.8% Hispanic with 120 Hispanic residents.

White
93.8% (13,508)
African American
0.1% (13)
American Indian
0.3% (47)
Asian
0.0% (5)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (1)
Two Or More
4.9% (705)
Hispanic
0.8% (120)

Table: Clay County By Race

Race Clay County AR USA
White 93.8% 68.4% 58.2%
African American 0.1% 14.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.9% 5.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 0.8% 8.8% 19.0%

Household Income For Clay County, Arkansas

  • 5.2% of households in Clay County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.4% of households in Clay County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Clay County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Clay County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Clay County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Clay County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Clay County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Clay County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Clay County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.4% of households in Clay County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (748)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (918)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.1% (2,024)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.2% (1,469)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (2,165)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (2,453)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (2,031)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.7% (1,829)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.9% (412)
$200,000 or more
2.4% (346)
Income Clay County AR USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 5.0% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.1% 9.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.2% 9.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 13.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% 12.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.7% 14.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.9% 5.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 2.4% 6.3% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clay County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Clay County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Clay County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 45.0% of adults in Clay County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Clay County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Clay County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Clay County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Clay County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Clay County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Clay County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (575)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,295)
High School / GED
45% (6,479)
Some College
18% (2,591)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,151)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,295)
Master's Degree
6% (863)
Professional Degree
1% (143)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Clay County AR USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 45% 34% 26%
Some College 18% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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