Clay County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Clay County, Tennessee
Clay County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,670
Median Age
48.5
Male Median
48.0
Female Median
49.0
Clay County, Tennessee Population Growth

Clay County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.8%%.
-2.8%% Growth
Clay County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Clay County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.5 | 7,670 |
| 2023 | 48.8 | 7,621 |
| 2022 | 47.4 | 7,592 |
| 2021 | 46.7 | 7,568 |
| 2020 | 47.0 | 7,640 |
| 2019 | 47.3 | 7,654 |
| 2018 | 48.8 | 7,686 |
| 2017 | 47.6 | 7,684 |
| 2016 | 47.4 | 7,769 |
| 2015 | 46.9 | 7,780 |
| 2014 | 45.8 | 7,802 |
| 2013 | 45.3 | 7,816 |
| 2012 | 45.1 | 7,842 |
| 2011 | 46.0 | 7,845 |
| 2010 | 47.1 | 7,888 |
Clay County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.2% |
| 5–17 | 14.6% |
| 18–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 6.6% |
| 35–54 | 27.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.6% |
| 65+ | 25.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Clay County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 77.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 44.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Clay County, Tennessee
The median age in Clay County, Tennessee is 48.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Clay County, Tennessee is 7,670.
In Clay County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Clay County, Tennessee has remained stable.