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+ (Hispanic) (5.22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.66%), 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 (124 degrees awarded in 2022) and American Academy of Cosmetology (96 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.

Clay County, FL borders Baker County, FL, Bradford County, FL, Duval County, FL, Putnam County, FL, and St. Johns County, FL.

United States Florida Jacksonville, FL

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 11.7k Two+ (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.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clay County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
154k ± 702
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.9k ± 1.23k
Two+ (Hispanic)
11.7k ± 1.49k

11%

Hispanic Population

24.7k people

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

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clay County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

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 lower than 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.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clay County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
10,552 ± 1,108
Gulf War (1990s)
6,646 ± 830
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.

Economy

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

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

421
Construction
367
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
313
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$563k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$267k
Retail Trade
$195k
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clay County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.03%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.03%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clay County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.03%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clay County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

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.

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clay County, FL awarded 220 degrees. The student population of Clay County, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 68 male students and 389 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clay County, FL are White (90 and 40.9%), followed by Black or African American (86 and 39.1%), Hispanic or Latino (29 and 13.2%), and Asian (7 and 3.18%).

The largest universities in Clay County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Fortis College-Orange Park (124 and 56.4%) and American Academy of Cosmetology (96 and 43.6%).

The most popular majors in Clay County, FL are Registered Nursing (48 and 21.8%), Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (37 and 16.8%), and Medical Assistant (30 and 13.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 457 students enrolled in Clay County, FL, 14.9% men and 85.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 247 records, of which 87.4% were women and 12.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Barbering
24 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
20 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Clay County, FL was Barbering 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.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fortis College-Orange Park
124 degrees awarded
American Academy of Cosmetology
96 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fortis College-Orange Park with 124 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 27 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clay County, FL, which is 0.14 times less than the 193 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 90 degrees mean that there were 1.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 86 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($13,852) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($263) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,166) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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 approximately the same as 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 with a value of $118,922, followed by Census Tract 308.01 and Census Tract 309.04, with respective values of $99,821 and $89,768.

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.94%.

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clay County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clay County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 307.01
Census Tract 308.01
Census Tract 309.04

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clay County, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.9%)
Worked At Home (14.5%)
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.

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.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clay County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.94%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.1% of the children was living in poverty in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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 1912 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.35% decrease from the previous year (1958 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1901 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 775 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,912 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clay County, FL

Primary care physicians in Clay County, FL see an average of 1,912 patients per year. This represents a 2.35% decrease from the previous year (1,958 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.

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, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clay County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.1 in Clay County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clay County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clay County, FL.