Clay County, Mississippi

Total Population: 18,462

County Seat: West Point

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Median Home Value

$115,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$39,904

Across all households

Median Age

40.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)60.1%
White (Non-Hispanic)37.9%
Two or More Races1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

19.4%

Male

46.8%

Female

53.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

10.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$39,904

Mean Household Income

$57,551

Per Capita Income

$24,734

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$115,600

Median Rent

$718/mo

Total Housing Units

9,035

Owner-Occupied

70.7%

Renter-Occupied

29.3%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Married Couple Households

39.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

38.0%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

81.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28025.