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 26,396.

  • The median home value in Clay County is $163,165.

  • The median income in Clay County is $68,364.

  • The median rent in Clay County is $788.

  • The unemployment rate in Clay County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Clay County is 10.9%.

  • The average high in Clay County is 71.1° and there are 106.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clay County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clay County

Brazil, IN Population 8,114

Clay City, IN Population 1,135

Harmony, IN Population 737

Knightsville, IN Population 640

Center Point, IN Population 377

Carbon, IN Population 328

Coalmont, IN Population 274

Staunton, IN Population 262

Map Of Clay County

Clay County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Clay County is 71.1°.

  • There are 81.09 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 106.5 inches of rain each year with 6.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:49 hours of sun each day in Clay County.

StatClay County
Mean High71.1
Nice Days81.09
Rainfall106.5
Snowfall6.5
Sunny_hours4:49
71.1°
Average High
106.5
Inches of Rain

Clay County Photos

West National In Downtown Brazil
Source: Public Domain

Clay County Demographics

Population over time in Clay County

The current population in Clay County is 26,396. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 26,397 0.6%
2021 26,231 -0.0%
2020 26,234 -

Gender in Clay County

  • Clay County is 50.3% female with 13,266 female residents.

  • Clay County is 49.7% male with 13,129 male residents.

Female
50.3% (13,266)
Male
49.7% (13,129)
Gender Clay County IN USA
Female 50.3% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Clay County

Clay County is:

  • 94.6% White with 24,958 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 100 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 55 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 40 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 760 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 464 Hispanic residents.

White
94.6% (24,958)
African American
0.4% (100)
American Indian
0.0% (1)
Asian
0.2% (55)
Hawaiian
0.1% (18)
Other
0.2% (40)
Two Or More
2.9% (760)
Hispanic
1.8% (464)

Table: Clay County By Race

Race Clay County IN USA
White 94.6% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Clay County, Indiana

  • 3.1% of households in Clay County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Clay County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Clay County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Clay County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Clay County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Clay County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Clay County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Clay County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Clay County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Clay County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.1% (807)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (820)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (2,266)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (2,264)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (3,674)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (4,432)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.5% (4,880)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.0% (4,227)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (1,859)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (1,162)
Income Clay County IN USA
Less than $10,000 3.1% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.5% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.0% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 6.7% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Clay County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Clay County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Clay County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Clay County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Clay County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Clay County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Clay County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
3% (791)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,583)
High School / GED
41% (10,822)
Some College
19% (5,015)
Associate's Degree
14% (3,695)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (3,167)
Master's Degree
3% (791)
Professional Degree
1% (263)
Doctorate Degree
1% (263)
Education Clay County IN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 41% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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