2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,071
Clay County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 8,071. The median household income is $63,136, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.9%, median home value is $149,600, and 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
8,071
2023 estimate
Rank #2649 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,136
Household
Rank #1614 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$149,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #2009 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1365 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
12.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% below Kansas avg·3% below national avg
Poverty Rate
13% below Kansas avg·14% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below Kansas avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,913
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
14% above Kansas avg·28% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
16% above Kansas avg·2% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Kansas avg·0% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
21% below Kansas avg·4% below national avg
Housing Units
3,940
Households
3,629
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,383
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% below Kansas avg·3% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Kansas avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.8%
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