Clay County, North Carolina
Total Population: 11,391
County Seat: Hayesville
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
31.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.