Clay County, Missouri

Total Population: 255,566

County Seat: Liberty

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Median Home Value

$256,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$86,150

Across all households

Median Age

37.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

36.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)77.8%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.6%
Two or More Races4.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.8%

65 Years and Over

14.9%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.7%

No Health Insurance

7.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

36.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$86,150

Mean Household Income

$105,515

Per Capita Income

$42,336

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$256,400

Median Rent

$1,220/mo

Total Housing Units

106,689

Owner-Occupied

68.9%

Renter-Occupied

31.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Married Couple Households

49.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.0%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

90.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29047.