Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,383 (100%) |
| Population Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $43,125 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,385 |
| Median Home Value | $129,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,052 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,567 (61.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,238 (24.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,247 (13.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,805 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 5,314 (68.1%) |
The table below compares Clay County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 50 | 41st |
| Population Density | # 36 | 57th |
| Median Household Income | # 62 | 26th |
| Per Capita Income | # 45 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 40 | 52nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
