Clay County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28025
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 025
Geography
- Land Area
- 410.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 416.01 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.659670
- Longitude
- -88.782468
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,372
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,231
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,336 | 99.8% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 0.2% |
| White | 6,893 | 37.5% |
| Black | 11,081 | 60.3% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,190 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 0.3% |
| White | 5,704 | 40.1% |
| Black | 8,393 | 59.0% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 110 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,383
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,574
- Poverty Rate
- 20.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,780
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,782 | 36.9% |
| Black | 11,058 | 60.2% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,996
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,602 | 43.1% |
| Republican | 2,761 | 21.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,630 | 35.6% |
| Other | 3 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,720 | 44.0% |
| Female | 6,805 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,519 | 19.4% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 1.2% |
| Black | 9,911 | 76.3% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,073
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,385 | 55.0% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 31.1% |
| Black | 4,449 | 44.9% |
| Asian | 26 | 48.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,603 | 45.5% |
| Female | 3,341 | 49.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,403 (26.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,178 (17.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,052
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $142,684
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $851
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.9%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.