Clay County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
18,462
Male
8,646
46.8%
Female
9,816
53.2%
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
0.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.5%
High School or Higher35.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
11.8%
Married
39.0%
Clay County, MS has a population of 18,462 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 37.9% of the population. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.7% of residents are foreign-born.