Clay County, Kentucky

Total Population: 20,105

County Seat: Manchester

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Median Home Value

$87,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$39,607

Across all households

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.6%
Two or More Races2.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%

Under 18 Years

20.8%

65 Years and Over

15.7%

Male

52.4%

Female

47.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

4.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

74.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$39,607

Mean Household Income

$56,278

Per Capita Income

$21,888

Unemployment Rate (16+)

10.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

58.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

33.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$87,300

Median Rent

$698/mo

Total Housing Units

8,642

Owner-Occupied

77.6%

Renter-Occupied

22.4%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Married Couple Households

48.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.7%

Average Household Size

2.59

Broadband Internet Access

82.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21051.