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Demographic Profile

Clay County

TSAC-CFD-05021

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Snapshot

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Total Population
14537
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.95 %
Median Age
42.7 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
22.1 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
14537
Sex Ratio
91.8 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.95 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Clay County, AR is experiencing a concerning demographic trend, with a negative population growth rate of -0.8% over the past year and a -0.95% decline over the last 13 years, indicating a shrinking population. The median age of 42.7 is higher than the state average of 38.4, suggesting an aging population, with 22.1% over 65 years old. The county's age dependency ratio of 75.4 is significantly higher than the state’s 67.5, reflecting a greater burden of dependents. Compared to neighboring counties, Clay County's trends highlight challenges in retaining younger residents and attracting new populations.

Dependency Rate
75.4 %
Median Age
42.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
22.1 %
Active Aging Index
128.9 %
Old Dependency Rate
38.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
36.7 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
6063
Married-couple Household
2830
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.94 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-1.45 %
Average Household Size
2.38 p
Average Family Size
2.97 p
Household with Children (%)
28 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.7 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
21.6 %
Now Married
53.5 %
Widowed
10.3 %
Divorced
14.6 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
95.9 %
Two or More Races
4.1 %
Non-White
5.6 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
0.8 %
White
13720
Black
98
Asian
6
Native American
39
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
13720
Native US Citizen (%)
5.6 %
Born in Arkansas (%)
54.4 %
Born in Other State (%)
44.7 %
Foreign Born (%)
0.7 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
59.4 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
13.6 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
46.3 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
52.7 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
1 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
57
Number of Adherents
7559
Adherents (% of Total Population)
52 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
50.3 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
1591
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
15.4 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 33992
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 31699
Median Income College Grads
$ 42460
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 53620
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
33.7 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
17.6 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 44685
Household Income (Median)
$ 61486
Per Capita Income
$ 26554
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
40.6 %
Gini Index
0.4523*
Poverty Rate
19.4 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov