Clay County, Kentucky Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

19,921

Diversity Score

16.5

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.3%%

Clay County, Kentucky Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Clay County, Kentucky Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)18,17991.3%
Black / African American7693.9%
Two or More Races5012.5%
Hispanic or Latino4212.1%
Other Race230.1%
Native American140.1%
Asian140.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Clay County, Kentucky

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County, Kentucky is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 91.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Clay County, Kentucky has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 16.5/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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