Clay County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Clay County, Alabama has a population of 14,192, the 56th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $55,250 and the median home value is $156,700. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

Clay County Quick Facts

Population 14,192

Median Household Income $55,25090% MOE ±$6,691

Median Home Value $156,70090% MOE ±$17,782

Poverty Rate 17.5%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.4%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 44.7 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 79.4%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.7%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.2%

Cities/Places 5

Population 14,192 56th of 67

Median Income $55,250 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.5%

Unemployment 2.4%

How Clay County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,337	14,192	+6.4%
Median household income	$50,268	$55,250	No clear change (+9.9%)
Median home value¹	$132,670	$156,700	+18.1%
Median gross rent	$658	$619	No clear change (-6.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Clay

$55,250

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Clay

$156,700

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.0%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 23.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

6.5%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

11.6%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

47.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.4%

Renter 20.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $619/mo 13.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.0%

18-34

17.9%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

27.0%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clay County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lineville	2,546	$38,302	32.4%	$175,500
Ashland	1,797	$42,308	25.0%	$159,300
Hollins	465	$55,398	18.5%	$92,400
Millerville	447	$96,071	0.0%	N/A
Delta	225	$75,969	42.7%	$109,700

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Population Overview

Clay County is located in Alabama with a total population of 14,192. It is the 56th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clay County is 44.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clay County is $55,250. This is 14% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $156,700. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Clay County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clay County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Clay County, Alabama?

Clay County has a population of 14,192, making it the 56th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Clay County?

The median household income in Clay County is $55,250 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.

How many cities are in Clay County, Alabama?

Clay County contains 5 Census-designated places.