Population 10,495 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clay County
Household size in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Clay County has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Clay County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Clay County than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Clay County
Renters in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.0% of households in Clay County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 61.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, as it has nationally. Few Texas counties have a lower share of renters: only 13 of 254.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Clay County: 16.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +6 |
The typical home in Clay County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Texas overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $559 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $618 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $715 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $813 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$254 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Clay County pays $813 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $254 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Clay County
Bachelor's degrees in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Clay County: 22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Clay County is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Texas counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only eight of 254.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Clay County
| Period | Clay County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Clay County has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Clay County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | 2.46 | 46.5 | 9.0% | 16.0% | 16.9% | 1980 | $813 | 22.0% | 94.1% | 2.1% |
| Wichita County | 2.47 | 37.7 | 13.3% | 38.6% | 11.2% | 1972 | $1,105 | 25.8% | 88.6% | 4.1% |
| Archer County | 2.54 | 44.7 | 8.7% | 15.5% | 11.4% | 1980 | $1,245 | 25.4% | 92.2% | 3.3% |
| Love County | 2.64 | 39.0 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 16.9% | 1986 | $937 | 16.2% | 85.9% | 5.1% |
| Foard County | 2.17 | 49.1 | 2.5% | 24.0% | 29.9% | 1958 | $572 | 20.6% | 82.3% | 6.3% |
| Bryan County | 2.59 | 38.1 | 13.4% | 36.2% | 11.1% | 1989 | $963 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 4.7% |
| McCurtain County | 2.80 | 38.2 | 16.2% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 1984 | $742 | 16.6% | 85.8% | 4.8% |
| Little River County | 2.47 | 42.6 | 13.1% | 19.9% | 18.8% | 1981 | $800 | 17.6% | 91.6% | 7.4% |
| Howard County | 2.48 | 38.5 | 16.2% | 27.5% | 16.4% | 1980 | $743 | 17.3% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| Nevada County | 2.48 | 41.5 | 14.2% | 24.0% | 24.3% | 1983 | $861 | 14.7% | 90.2% | 4.3% |
| Dallas County | 2.34 | 46.8 | 14.7% | 27.4% | 26.9% | 1979 | $635 | 12.0% | 85.7% | 9.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Morton County, KS · Kingman County, KS · Kinney County, TX · Kittson County, MN · Knott County, KY · La Salle County, TX · Langlade County, WI · Lincoln County, CO · Lincoln County, NV · McIntosh County, ND
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Clay County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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