Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL

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2024 Population

112,652

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.7

1.28% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.84%

3.19% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$83,205

2.47% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$296,700

9.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

51,338

2.23% 1-year growth

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7.85% of the households in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, 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.

98.3% of the residents in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL was $296,700, and the homeownership rate was 80.9%.

Most people in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL borders Putnam & St. Johns (South) Counties PUMA, FL, Baker & Nassau Counties PUMA, FL, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, & Union Counties PUMA, FL, Clay County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, Duval County (Outer)--Jacksonville City (North & West) PUMA, FL, and St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 113k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.33% of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (6.01k people).

In 2024, there were 7.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.9k people) in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.67k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL are Spanish (4,906 households), Haitian (825 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (477 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,140

Women

50.8%

54,345

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 110,485 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.3% of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.9k ± 2.47k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 1.3k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.67k ± 885

8.7%

Hispanic Population

9.8k people

8.7% of the people in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL are hispanic (9.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
854 ± 715 people
Colombia
338 ± 451 people
Cuba
325 ± 442 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL was Philippines, the natal country of 854 Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Colombia with 338 and Cuba with 325.

Foreign-Born Population

5.33%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.01k people

4.97%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.49k people

As of 2024, 5.33% of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL residents (6.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL was 4.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,906 households (4.62%)
Haitian
825 households (0.777%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
477 households (0.449%)

7.85% of the households in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 4.62% of the households in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,420 ± 643
Gulf War (1990s)
2,742 ± 452
Vietnam
2,466 ± 408

Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL.

Economy

The economy of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL employs 51.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL were Construction (3,972 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,577 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,744 people), and the highest paying industries were Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($251,325), Other health care services ($188,573), and Computer Systems Design ($143,179).

Males in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,638. The income inequality in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,881

Women

46.5%

27,457

Men

53.5%

The workforce of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL in 2023 was 51,338 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

51.3k

2023 Value

2.23%

1 Year growth

± 2.23%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.23%, from 50.2k employees to 51.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL, are Registered nurses (1,747 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,440 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,428 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

51.3k

2023 Value

2.23%

1 Year growth

± 2.23%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.23%, from 50.2k employees to 51.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL, are Construction (3,972 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,577 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,744 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,845

Median earning men ± $2,233

$39,517

Median earning women ± $3,861

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,337), Information ($76,897), and Public Administration ($74,236).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($95,507), Wholesale Trade ($64,321), and Public Administration ($58,059).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.748% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (25.1k), Some college (21.3k), and Bachelors Degree (15k).

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 (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL was $296,700 in 2024, which is 0.892 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $270,700 to $296,700, a 9.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL is 80.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 33.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$296,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,021

$33,103

Median Property Taxes

±$1,714

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 (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.9%

Homeownership

2024

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 80.9% of the housing units in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$83,205

Median Household Income

± $5,490

40.9k

Number of Households

± 2,100

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.9k households in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL grew to $83,205 from the previous year's value of $81,202.

The following chart displays the households in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, 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

0.429

2023 Wage GINI in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL

0.428

2022 Wage GINI in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL

In 2023, the income inequality in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.329% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.8%)
Worked At Home (15.8%)
Carpooled (9.45%)

In 2024, 71.8% of workers in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.45%).

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

33.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (33.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, 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 (North, Central, & South) PUMA, 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 (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.84% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL (11k out of 112k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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

91.5% of the population of Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 20.6% on non-group plans, and 5.91% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 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

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

1,370 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,370 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% 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

8.49%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

20.6%

Non-Group

5.91%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL declined by 4.64% from 8.9% to 8.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clay County (North, Central, & South) PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.