Clay County, FL

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2023 Population
223,436
1.72% 1-year growth
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
40.2
0.752% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
9.14%
2.42% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$86,094
4.68% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$281,500
10.6% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
105,420
1.73% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Clay County, FL had a population of 223k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $86,094. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Clay County, FL grew from 219,650 to 223,436, a 1.72% increase and its median household income grew from $82,242 to $86,094, a 4.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.1%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (4.68%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.94%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%).

None of the households in Clay County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Clay County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clay County, FL are Fortis College-Orange Park (103 degrees awarded in 2023) and American Academy of Cosmetology (98 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Clay County, FL was $281,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Clay County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Clay County, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Clay County, FL is home to a population of 223k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.33% of Clay County, FL residents were born outside of the country (14.2k people).

In 2023, there were 6.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154k people) in Clay County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%
2023 Citizenship
98%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Clay County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Clay County, FL was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    154k ± 702
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    24.9k ± 1.23k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    10.5k ± 1.39k
11%
Hispanic Population
24.7k people

In 2023, there were 6.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (154k people) in Clay County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11% of the people in Clay County, FL are hispanic (24.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Clay County, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,008,771 ± 24,085 people
  2. Haiti
    353,350 ± 14,476 people
  3. Colombia
    307,955 ± 13,528 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,008,771 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 353,350 and Colombia with 307,955.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.33%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
14.2k people
6.61%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
14.5k people

As of 2023, 6.33% of Clay County, FL residents (14.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clay County, FL was 6.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    10,552 ± 1,108
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    6,646 ± 830
  3. Vietnam
    5,970 ± 585

Clay County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Clay County, FL employs 105k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Clay County, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (15,882 people), Retail Trade (14,140 people), and Construction (8,323 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($82,627), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($78,759), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,477).

Employment

Occupations

105k
2023 Value
± 3,360
1.73%
1 Year growth
± 4.45%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clay County, FL grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 104k employees to 105k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clay County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,262 people), Management Occupations (12,846 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,207 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clay County, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

105k
2023 Value
± 3,360
1.73%
1 Year growth
± 4.45%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clay County, FL grew at a rate of 1.73%, from 104k employees to 105k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clay County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,882 people), Retail Trade (14,140 people), and Construction (8,323 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clay County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Clay County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,923
Median earning men ± $2,053
$39,706
Median earning women ± $2,162

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,220), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,308), and Information ($68,140).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($71,563), Wholesale Trade ($64,545), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,342).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 421
    Construction
  2. 367
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. 313
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $563k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $267k
    Retail Trade
  3. $195k
    Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Clay County, FL awarded 201 degrees. The student population of Clay County, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 51 male students and 372 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clay County, FL are Black or African American (82 and 40.8%), followed by White (62 and 30.8%), Unknown (30 and 14.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (17 and 8.46%).

The largest universities in Clay County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Fortis College-Orange Park (103 and 51.2%) and American Academy of Cosmetology (98 and 48.8%).

The most popular majors in Clay County, FL are Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (50 and 24.9%), Registered Nursing (34 and 16.9%), and General Cosmetology (26 and 12.9%).

The median tuition cost in Clay County, FL for private four year colleges is $11,907.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 423 students enrolled in Clay County, FL, 12.1% men and 87.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 213 records, of which 85% were women and 15% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Medical Assistant
    24 degrees awarded
  2. Barbering
    20 degrees awarded
  3. General Cosmetology
    26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Clay County, FL was Medical Assistant with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Clay County, FL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Fortis College-Orange Park
    103 degrees awarded
  2. American Academy of Cosmetology
    98 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fortis College-Orange Park with 103 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 43 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clay County, FL, which is 0.272 times less than the 158 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 82 degrees mean that there were 1.32 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 62 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($14,102) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($284) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($769) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (4.99M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.46M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Clay County, FL was $281,500 in 2023, which is 0.928 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $254,500 to $281,500, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Clay County, FL is 76.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Clay County, FL have an average commute time of 32.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clay County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clay County, FL is $86,094. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clay County, FL was Census Tract 307.01, Clay County, FL with a value of $118,922, followed by Census Tract 308.01, Clay County, FL and Census Tract 309.04, Clay County, FL, with respective values of $99,821 and $89,768.

In 2024, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.56%.

Housing

Property

$281,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,886
$62,335
Median Property Taxes
±$2,272

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clay County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

76.2%
Homeownership
2023
68.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 76.2% of the housing units in Clay County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 307.01, Clay County, FL
  2. Census Tract 308.01, Clay County, FL
  3. Census Tract 309.04, Clay County, FL

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clay County, FL was Census Tract 307.01, Clay County, FL with a value of $118,922, followed by Census Tract 308.01, Clay County, FL and Census Tract 309.04, Clay County, FL, with respective values of $99,821 and $89,768.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clay County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$86,094
Median Household Income
± $2,544
81.8k
Number of Households
± 2,849

In 2023, the median household income of the 81.8k households in Clay County, FL grew to $86,094 from the previous year's value of $82,242.

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clay County, FL is from Florida.
0.473
2023 Wage GINI in Florida
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2023, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.5%)
  3. Carpooled (8.66%)

In 2023, 73.9% of workers in Clay County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

32.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clay County, FL have a longer commute time (32.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Clay County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clay County, FL have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.56%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clay County, FL (20.2k out of 221k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clay County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.5%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 268 in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 172 per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.8% of the population of Clay County, FL has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 20.5% on non-group plans, and 6.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clay County, FL see 1,869 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.25% decrease from the previous year (1,912 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1873 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 733 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,869 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clay County, FL

Primary care physicians in Clay County, FL see an average of 1,869 patients per year. This represents a 2.25% decrease from the previous year (1,912 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clay County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.17%
Uninsured
43.5%
Employer Coverage
10.8%
Medicaid
10.3%
Medicare
20.5%
Non-Group
6.72%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clay County, FL declined by 6.58% from 8.74% to 8.17%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.4 in Clay County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.2% in Clay County, FL.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.1% in Clay County, FL.

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