Clay County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clay County is located in Texas with a total population of 10,402. It is the 161st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clay County is 47.8 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clay County is $77,355. This is 1% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $161,300. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Clay County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Clay County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.6% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.