Clay County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29047
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 397.66 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.00 sq mi
- Total Area
- 408.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.315551
- Longitude
- -94.421502
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 252,740
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 192,656
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 234,763 | 92.9% |
| Hispanic | 17,977 | 7.1% |
| White | 200,705 | 79.4% |
| Black | 17,622 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 5,862 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 547 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 620 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 890 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 180,848 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 11,804 | 6.1% |
| White | 158,164 | 82.1% |
| Black | 14,302 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 5,264 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,365 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 405 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 552 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 258,122
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $95,228
- Poverty Rate
- 8.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 21,591
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 204,377 | 79.2% |
| Black | 18,039 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 6,676 | 2.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 168,293
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 36,434 | 21.6% |
| Republican | 87,441 | 52.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 44,411 | 26.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 79,510 | 47.2% |
| Female | 87,476 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 135,982 | 80.8% |
| Hispanic | 8,226 | 4.9% |
| Black | 3,661 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 2,911 | 1.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 86,428
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 72,888 | 53.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,175 | 38.6% |
| Black | 1,442 | 39.4% |
| Asian | 924 | 31.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 41,197 | 51.8% |
| Female | 44,807 | 51.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 41,345 (23.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 64,744 (36.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 107,719
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $284,364
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,352
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 15.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.