Clay County, Florida Demographics 2026
Clay County, Florida has a population of 227,584, the 25th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $87,820 and the median home value is $312,500. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Clay County Quick Facts
How Clay County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 223,436 | 227,584 | +1.9% |
| Median household income | $86,094 | $87,820 | +2.0% |
| Median home value | $281,500 | $312,500 | +11.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Clay County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 32,105 | $81,684 | 8.9% | $273,900 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | 32,070 | $108,543 | 8.8% | $351,200 |
| Fleming Island | 29,766 | $116,611 | 5.7% | $422,400 |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | 14,755 | $59,388 | 15.5% | $224,900 |
| Asbury Lake | 14,458 | $100,949 | 2.2% | $329,600 |
| Middleburg | 11,644 | $74,634 | 8.0% | $254,600 |
| Green Cove Springs | 10,044 | $75,142 | 12.7% | $371,000 |
| Orange Park | 9,055 | $77,106 | 13.8% | $313,100 |
| Keystone Heights | 1,576 | $80,217 | 18.1% | $227,900 |
| Penney Farms | 642 | $52,500 | 9.6% | $230,800 |
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Population Overview
Clay County is located in Florida with a total population of 227,584. It is the 25th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Clay County is 40.4 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Clay County is $87,820. This is 18% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $312,500. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.
Education
28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.
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 Florida 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, Florida?
Clay County has a population of 227,584, making it the 25th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Clay County?
The median household income in Clay County is $87,820 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.
How many cities are in Clay County, Florida?
Clay County contains 10 Census-designated places.