Clay County Summary

Life in Clay County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Clay County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Clay County:

  • The population in Clay County is 14,537.

  • The median home value in Clay County is $95,809.

  • The median income in Clay County is $44,685.

  • The median rent in Clay County is $639.

  • The unemployment rate in Clay County is 5.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Clay County is 19.4%.

  • The average high in Clay County is 76.3° and there are 117.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Clay County

List Of Cities & Towns in Clay County

Piggott, AR Population 3,610

Corning, AR Population 3,202

Rector, AR Population 1,793

St. Francis, AR Population 240

Pollard, AR Population 198

Knobel, AR Population 197

Greenway, AR Population 171

Success, AR Population 126

McDougal, AR Population 81

Peach Orchard, AR Population 80

Datto, AR Population 59

Nimmons, AR Population 58

Map Of Clay County

Clay County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Clay County is 76.3°.

  • There are 82.44 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.0 inches of rain each year with 2.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:36 hours of sun each day in Clay County.

StatClay County
Mean High76.3
Nice Days82.44
Rainfall117.0
Snowfall2.5
Sunny_hours5:36
76.3°
Average High
117.0
Inches of Rain

Clay County Photos

Sheeks House
Source: Wikipedia User Rhyhey | CC BY-SA 3.0
Hemingway House Piggott
Source: Public Domain

Clay County Demographics

Population over time in Clay County

The current population in Clay County is 14,537. The population has decreased -1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 14,661 -0.3%
2021 14,710 -1.2%
2020 14,889 -

Gender in Clay County

  • Clay County is 52.1% female with 7,579 female residents.

  • Clay County is 47.9% male with 6,958 male residents.

Female
52.1% (7,579)
Male
47.9% (6,958)
Gender Clay County AR USA
Female 52.1% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 47.9% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Clay County

Clay County is:

  • 94.1% White with 13,682 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 98 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 6 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.1% Two Or More with 600 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.8% Hispanic with 116 Hispanic residents.

White
94.1% (13,682)
African American
0.7% (98)
American Indian
0.2% (35)
Asian
0.0% (6)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.1% (600)
Hispanic
0.8% (116)

Table: Clay County By Race

Race Clay County AR USA
White 94.1% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.1% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.8% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Clay County, Arkansas

  • 6.6% of households in Clay County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.1% of households in Clay County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Clay County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Clay County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Clay County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Clay County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Clay County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Clay County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.4% of households in Clay County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Clay County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.6% (966)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.1% (1,184)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.2% (1,922)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.7% (1,560)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.6% (2,272)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.8% (2,153)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (2,177)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.4% (1,517)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.4% (342)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (438)
Income Clay County AR USA
Less than $10,000 6.6% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.1% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.2% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.6% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.4% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.4% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 5.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clay County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Clay County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Clay County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Clay County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Clay County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Clay County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Clay County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Clay County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Clay County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Clay County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (1,017)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,453)
High School / GED
41% (5,960)
Some College
19% (2,762)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,162)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (1,308)
Master's Degree
6% (872)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Clay County AR USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 7% 6%
High School / GED 41% 34% 26%
Some College 19% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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