Clay County, Kansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- Kansas
- FIPS Code
- 20027
- State FIPS
- 20
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 645.30 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.31 sq mi
- Total Area
- 655.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.344964
- Longitude
- -97.168853
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,991
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,145
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,710 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 282 | 3.5% |
| White | 7,355 | 92.0% |
| Black | 193 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,969 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 2.8% |
| White | 5,718 | 93.1% |
| Black | 127 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 96 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,048
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,790
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,047
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,410 | 92.1% |
| Black | 193 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,356
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 554 | 10.3% |
| Republican | 3,813 | 71.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 934 | 17.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,639 | 49.3% |
| Female | 2,717 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,670 | 87.2% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 1.8% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,302
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,925 | 62.6% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 40.4% |
| Black | 4 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 32 | 91.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,628 | 61.7% |
| Female | 1,674 | 61.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,485 (26.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,452 (25.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,944
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $159,889
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $913
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.