Clay County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clay County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47027
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 236.53 sq mi
- Water Area
- 22.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 259.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.545749
- Longitude
- -85.545717
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,653
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,209
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,648 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.1% |
| White | 7,199 | 94.1% |
| Black | 257 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,203 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.1% |
| White | 5,820 | 93.7% |
| Black | 247 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,670
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $43,356
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,838
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,214 | 94.1% |
| Black | 256 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,111
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 637 | 12.5% |
| Republican | 1,955 | 38.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,519 | 49.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,459 | 48.1% |
| Female | 2,652 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,758 | 93.1% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 1.3% |
| Black | 36 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,741
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 34.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,642 | 34.5% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 14.1% |
| Black | 8 | 22.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 30.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 918 | 37.3% |
| Female | 823 | 31.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,122 (37.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 654 (11.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,005
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $137,037
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $596
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 6.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.