Clay County, North Carolina Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

11,610

Diversity Score

18.4

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.2%%

Clay County, North Carolina 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, North Carolina Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)10,46990.2%
Hispanic or Latino4814.1%
Black / African American2542.2%
Two or More Races2111.8%
Other Race860.7%
Asian660.6%
Native American430.4%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Clay County, North Carolina

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County, North Carolina is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 90.2% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Clay County, North Carolina has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 18.4/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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