Clay County, AL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$51,852
Per Capita Income
$29,268
Poverty Rate
16.6%
SNAP Recipients
14.2%
Gini Index
0.464
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.8%
$25K–$50K24.4%
$50K–$75K21.3%
$75K–$100K8.9%
$100K–$150K15.0%
$150K–$200K4.7%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Clay County, AL is $51,852 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,268. 16.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.464 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).