Clay County, North Carolina

Total Population: 11,391

County Seat: Hayesville

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Median Home Value

$263,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,645

Across all households

Median Age

54.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Two or More Races1.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.6%

Under 18 Years

16.2%

65 Years and Over

32.3%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

15.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,645

Mean Household Income

$77,507

Per Capita Income

$35,326

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$263,300

Median Rent

$791/mo

Total Housing Units

7,410

Owner-Occupied

79.8%

Renter-Occupied

20.2%

Vacancy Rate

32.0%

Married Couple Households

51.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

19.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.1%

Average Household Size

2.24

Broadband Internet Access

79.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37043.