Clay County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Clay County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Clay County, Texas has a population of 10,402, the 161st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $77,355 and the median home value is $161,300. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Clay County Quick Facts

Population 10,402

Median Household Income $77,355

Median Home Value $161,300

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 1.9%

Median Age 47.8 years

Homeownership Rate 80.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.8%

High School Graduation 92.8%

Cities/Places 7

Population 10,402 161st of 254

Median Income $77,355 1% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment 1.9%

Median Household Income

Clay

$77,355

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Clay

$161,300

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.7%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 31.7%

$100K+ 36.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

6.1%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

16.0%

$100K-$125K

13.6%

$125K-$150K

9.6%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

58.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.5%

Renter 19.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

16.8%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

31.0%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Clay County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Henrietta	3,143	$63,242	12.7%	$131,100
Dean	469	$75,000	6.2%	$219,800
Petrolia	404	$51,771	15.8%	$86,800
Windthorst	397	$53,750	13.4%	$197,500
Bellevue	359	$54,250	32.3%	$84,300
Byers	334	$69,583	5.4%	$104,200
Jolly	176	$97,639	11.9%	$207,300

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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Clay County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas 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, Texas?

Clay County has a population of 10,402, making it the 161st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Clay County?

The median household income in Clay County is $77,355 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Clay County, Texas?

Clay County contains 7 Census-designated places.