Clay County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01027
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 603.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 606.00 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.270400
- Longitude
- -85.863525
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,143
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,167
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,693 | 96.8% |
| Hispanic | 448 | 3.2% |
| White | 11,384 | 80.5% |
| Black | 1,926 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,868 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 299 | 2.7% |
| White | 9,180 | 82.2% |
| Black | 1,539 | 13.8% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 102 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,192
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,395
- Poverty Rate
- 17.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,431
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,357 | 80.0% |
| Black | 1,818 | 12.8% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,648
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,772 | 18.4% |
| Republican | 7,506 | 77.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 370 | 3.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,595 | 47.6% |
| Female | 5,053 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,642 | 79.2% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 1.7% |
| Black | 1,371 | 14.2% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,115
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,524 | 46.1% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 23.8% |
| Black | 368 | 26.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 22.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,996 | 43.4% |
| Female | 2,119 | 41.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,160 (30.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,506 (14.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,106
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $154,800
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $604
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 5.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.