Clay County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17025
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 025
Geography
- Land Area
- 468.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 469.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.746819
- Longitude
- -88.482325
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 13,036
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,925
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,774 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 2.0% |
| White | 12,397 | 95.1% |
| Black | 36 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,866 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 0.6% |
| White | 9,595 | 96.7% |
| Black | 42 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 208 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,052
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,363
- Poverty Rate
- 17.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,245
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,431 | 95.2% |
| Black | 38 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,982
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,183 | 13.2% |
| Republican | 4,696 | 52.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,103 | 34.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,355 | 48.5% |
| Female | 4,626 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,008 | 89.2% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 0.8% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,701
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,119 | 63.9% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 52.9% |
| Black | 4 | 30.8% |
| Asian | 14 | 48.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,757 | 63.3% |
| Female | 2,943 | 63.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,834 (31.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,180 (13.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,165
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $111,537
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $718
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.