Clay County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
11,391
Male
5,537
48.6%
Female
5,854
51.4%
Median Age
54.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
3.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher24.4%
High School or Higher43.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.8%
Married
50.9%
Clay County, NC has a population of 11,391 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 54.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 93.1% of the population. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.8% of residents are foreign-born.