Clay County, MO

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2022 Population

253,085

1.18% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

37.5

0.267% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

8.26%

1.07% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$82,264

8.82% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$237,200

18.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

133,662

1.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Clay County, MO had a population of 253k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $82,264. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Clay County, MO grew from 250,134 to 253,085, a 1.18% increase and its median household income grew from $75,596 to $82,264, a 8.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.47%), White (Hispanic) (2.66%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.23%).

None of the households in Clay County, MO 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.

98.1% of the residents in Clay County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clay County, MO are Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (616 degrees awarded in 2022) and William Jewell College (242 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Clay County, MO was $237,200, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in Clay County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Clay County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Clay County, MO borders Wyandotte County, KS, Clinton County, MO, Jackson County, MO, Platte County, MO, and Ray County, MO.

About the photo: North of 435 in Clay county, just west of N Prospect and NE 132nd Street.

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Population & Diversity

Clay County, MO is home to a population of 253k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.29% of Clay County, MO residents were born outside of the country (13.4k people).

In 2022, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (199k people) in Clay County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.1% of Clay County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Clay County, MO was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
199k ± 488
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.1k ± 871
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.07k

7.35%

Hispanic Population

18.6k people

7.35% of the people in Clay County, MO are hispanic (18.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clay County, MO 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 Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

5.29%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

5.35%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

As of 2022, 5.29% of Clay County, MO residents (13.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clay County, MO was 5.35%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,934 ± 478
Gulf War (2001-)
3,339 ± 471
Gulf War (1990s)
1,983 ± 419

Clay County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clay County, MO employs 134k people. The largest industries in Clay County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,083 people), Retail Trade (15,181 people), and Manufacturing (14,931 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,523), Utilities ($73,229), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,565).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

134k

2022 Value

± 2,935

1.14%

1 Year growth

± 3.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clay County, MO grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 132k employees to 134k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clay County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,616 people), Management Occupations (15,766 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13,203 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clay County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

134k

2022 Value

± 2,935

1.14%

1 Year growth

± 3.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clay County, MO grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 132k employees to 134k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clay County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,083 people), Retail Trade (15,181 people), and Manufacturing (14,931 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clay County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Clay County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,794

Median earning men ± $1,317

$41,851

Median earning women ± $1,084

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($72,975), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,641), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,903).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($56,769), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,369), and Public Administration ($53,903).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% 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 11.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

385
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
350
Health Care and Social Assistance
330
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

$1.84M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$1.05M
Manufacturing
$866k
Health Care and Social Assistance

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, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 51% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 (51%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clay County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 51% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

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 Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 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 Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clay County, MO awarded 858 degrees. The student population of Clay County, MO in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 3,476 male students and 1,149 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clay County, MO are White (575 and 70%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (85 and 10.3%), Unknown (78 and 9.49%), and Black or African American (38 and 4.62%).

The largest universities in Clay County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (616 and 71.8%) and William Jewell College (242 and 28.2%).

The most popular majors in Clay County, MO are Divinity & Ministry (206 and 24%), Theological Studies (188 and 21.9%), and Biblical Studies (89 and 10.4%).

The median tuition cost in Clay County, MO for private four year colleges is $13,740.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Clay County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,625 (75.2% men and 24.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,625 students enrolled in Clay County, MO, 75.2% men and 24.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,734 records, of which 25.6% were women and 74.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
36 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clay County, MO was Registered Nursing with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Clay County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
616 degrees awarded
William Jewell College
242 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with 616 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 612 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clay County, MO, which is 2.49 times more than the 246 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 575 degrees mean that there were 6.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 85 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,075) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,024) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% 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 (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

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, MO was $237,200 in 2022, which is 0.841 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $199,600 to $237,200, a 18.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Clay County, MO is 68.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Clay County, MO have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clay County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clay County, MO is $82,264. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clay County, MO was Census Tract 213.09 with a value of $171,875, followed by Census Tract 213.03 and Census Tract 219, with respective values of $166,475 and $123,839.

In 2023, 9.97% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.13%.

Housing

Property

$237,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,539

$67,850

Median Property Taxes

±$2,081

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, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

68.2%

Homeownership

2022

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 68.2% of the housing units in Clay County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 213.09
Census Tract 213.03
Census Tract 219

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clay County, MO was Census Tract 213.09 with a value of $171,875, followed by Census Tract 213.03 and Census Tract 219, with respective values of $166,475 and $123,839.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clay County, MO 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.

$82,264

Median Household Income

± $1,686

99.5k

Number of Households

± 2,579

In 2022, the median household income of the 99.5k households in Clay County, MO grew to $82,264 from the previous year's value of $75,596.

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, MO 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, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (8.35%)

In 2022, 77.7% of workers in Clay County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.35%).

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

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clay County, MO have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Clay County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clay County, MO 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, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clay County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.97% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.13%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

8.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clay County, MO (20.7k out of 250k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clay County, MO 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, 10.2% of the children was living in poverty in Clay County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.2%.

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

92.2% of the population of Clay County, MO has health coverage, with 60.2% on employee plans, 8.38% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clay County, MO see 1584 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.763% increase from the previous year (1572 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1558 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 672 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

1,584 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clay County, MO

Primary care physicians in Clay County, MO see an average of 1,584 patients per year. This represents a 0.763% increase from the previous year (1,572 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

7.75%

Uninsured

60.2%

Employer Coverage

8.38%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clay County, MO grew by 0.0705% from 7.75% to 7.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clay County, MO 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 43.7 in Clay County, MO.

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

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 34.2% in Clay County, MO.

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