Clay County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37043
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 215.00 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 220.81 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.052997
- Longitude
- -83.752264
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,487
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,621
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,073 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 416 | 3.6% |
| White | 10,586 | 92.2% |
| Black | 252 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,463 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 1.6% |
| White | 9,082 | 94.4% |
| Black | 209 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 139 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,610
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,802
- Poverty Rate
- 12.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,452
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,768 | 92.7% |
| Black | 256 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,673
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,291 | 14.9% |
| Republican | 4,197 | 48.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,135 | 36.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,177 | 48.2% |
| Female | 4,493 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,747 | 89.3% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 2.4% |
| Black | 39 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,441
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,937 | 63.7% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 46.7% |
| Black | 20 | 51.3% |
| Asian | 25 | 59.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,662 | 63.7% |
| Female | 2,779 | 61.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,839 (20.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,869 (31.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,497
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $287,106
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $831
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 20.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.