Clay County, NC

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Population

10,753

0.214% growth

Median Age

50.7


Median Household Income

$37,070

2.13% growth

Poverty Rate

17.5%


Number of Employees

4,275

3.69% growth

Median Property Value

$154,600

6.04% growth

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About

In 2017, Clay County, NC had a population of 10.8k people with a median age of 50.7 and a median household income of $37,070. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Clay County, NC grew from 10,730 to 10,753, a 0.214% increase and its median household income grew from $36,296 to $37,070, a 2.13% increase.

The population of Clay County, NC is 95% White Alone, 3.26% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.65% Black or African American Alone. 2.48% of the people in Clay County, NC speak a non-English language, and 98% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Clay County, NC is $154,600, and the homeownership rate is 77.7%. Most people in Clay County, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Clay County, NC is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Clay County, NC employs 4.28k people. The largest industries in Clay County, NC are Retail Trade (548 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (517 people), and Construction (501 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($145,326), Finance & Insurance ($50,941), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,031).

Median household income in Clay County, NC is $37,070. Males in Clay County, NC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,729. The income inequality in Clay County, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$37,070

2017 value

± $5,113

2.13%

1 Year Growth

± 21.2%

Households in Clay County, NC have a median annual income of $37,070, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $36,296 in 2016, which represents a 2.13% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,982

Average Male Salary

± $1,136

$44,729

Average Female Salary

± $812

In 2017, full-time male employees in Clay County, NC made 1.34 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,267 ± $4,472

  2. White

    $49,962 ± $811

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,539 ± $3,942

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Clay County, NC workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clay County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9501

  2. Census Tract 9502

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clay County, NC was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $41,317, followed by Census Tract 9502 and N/A, with respective values of $33,281 and N/A.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clay County, NC (1.88k out of 10.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,727 ± 313

  2. Black

    148 ± 164

  3. Hispanic

    29 ± 101

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clay County, NC 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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.28k

2017 Value

± 537

3.69%

1 Year growth

± 17.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Clay County, NC grew at a rate of 3.69%, from 4.12k employees to 4.28k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clay County, NC, are Management Occupations (594 people), Sales & Related Occupations (458 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (440 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clay County, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Clay County, NC, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (594 people), Sales & Related Occupations (458 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (440 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Clay County, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (2.51 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.98 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.76 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Clay County, NC, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($120,333), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($73,026), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($64,766).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.28k

2017 Value

± 537

3.69%

1 Year growth

± 17.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Clay County, NC grew at a rate of 3.69%, from 4.12k employees to 4.28k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clay County, NC, are Retail Trade (548 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (517 people), and Construction (501 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clay County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Clay County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Clay County, NC, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (548 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (517 people), and Construction (501 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Clay County, NC has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (4.1 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.61 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.16 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Clay County, NC, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($145,326), Finance & Insurance ($50,941), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,031).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $50.4B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $35.3B

  3. Machinery

    $34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $50.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals with $35.3B and Machinery and $34.5B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$407B

2015 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

55.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound North Carolina trade was $407B. This is expected to increase 55.4% to $632B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. South Carolina

    $25.6B

  2. Georgia

    $25.4B

  3. Virginia

    $25.2B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $25.6B, followed by Georgia with $25.4B and Virginia and $25.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

84.4% of the population of Clay County, NC has health coverage, with 25.6% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 20.3% on Medicare, 17.8% on non-group plans, and 3.76% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Clay County, NC was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Clay County, NC see 2141 patients per year on average, which represents a 41.6% increase from the previous year (1512 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1559 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1092 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,141 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Clay County, NC see an average of 2,141 patients per year. This represents a 41.6% increase from the previous year (1,512 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

15.6%

Uninsured

25.6%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

20.3%

Medicare

17.8%

Non-Group

3.76%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clay County, NC declined by 11.4% from 17.6% to 15.6%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Edgecombe County

    16.2% prevalence

  2. Robeson County

    16.1% prevalence

  3. Hertford County

    16% prevalence

Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina, at 16.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Clay County, NC is home to a population of 10.8k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.25% of Clay County, NC residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Clay County, NC is composed of 10.2k White Alone residents (95%), 351 Hispanic or Latino residents (3.26%), 177 Black or African American Alone residents (1.65%), 11 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.102%), 3 Two or More Races residents (0.0279%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Clay County, NC are Spanish or Spanish Creole (202 speakers), German (25 speakers), and Other Indo-European Languages (14 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

51

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

58

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 37.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Clay County, NC was 50.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 51, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 58. But people in Clay County, NC are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Clay County, NC residents was 51.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.25%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.96%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 3.25% of Clay County, NC residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clay County, NC was 2.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    242,756 ± 11,950 people

  2. India

    60,392 ± 6,015 people

  3. Honduras

    34,513 ± 4,553 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Clay County, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 242,756 Clay County, NC residents, followed by India with 60,392 and Honduras with 34,513.

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Citizenship

98%

2017 Citizenship

98.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98% of Clay County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Clay County, NC was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    10.2k ± 179

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    351 ± 52.4

  3. Black or African American Alone

    177 ± 179

In 2017, there were 29.1 times more White Alone residents (10.2k people) in Clay County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 351 Hispanic or Latino and 177 Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    202 speakers (1.99%)

  2. German

    25 speakers (0.246%)

  3. Other Indo-European Languages

    14 speakers (0.138%)

2.48% of Clay County, NC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Clay County, NC was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 1.99% of the overall population of Clay County, NC are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.246% speak German and 0.138% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    394 ± 113

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    193 ± 116

  3. Korea

    113 ± 59

Clay County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Clay County, NC was $154,600 in 2017, which is 0.71 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $145,800 to $154,600, a 6.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Clay County, NC is 77.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Clay County, NC have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Clay County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$37,070

Median Household Income

± $5,113

5.05k

Number of Households

± 558

In 2017, the median household income of the 5.05k households in Clay County, NC grew to $37,070 from the previous year's value of $36,296.

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, NC 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 $30k - $35k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$154,600

2017 Median

± $9,803

$145,800

2016 Median

± $16,257

In 2017, the median property value in Clay County, NC grew to to $154,600 from the previous year's value of $145,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Clay County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clay County, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Clay County, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clay County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

77.7%

2017 Homeownership

77.9%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 77.7% of the housing units in Clay County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Clay County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clay County, NC have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clay County, NC have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Clay County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    84.2%

  2. Carpooled

    7.11%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.39%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Clay County, NC was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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