Clay County, Alabama

Total Population: 14,188

County Seat: Ashland

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Median Home Value

$144,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,852

Across all households

Median Age

43.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)13.0%
Two or More Races3.9%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.7%

65 Years and Over

20.5%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,852

Mean Household Income

$71,247

Per Capita Income

$29,268

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

66.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$144,700

Median Rent

$624/mo

Total Housing Units

7,072

Owner-Occupied

77.7%

Renter-Occupied

22.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.5%

Married Couple Households

56.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

15.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.7%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

77.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01027.