Clay County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 9,560 | — | — |
| 1880 | 12,938 | +3,378 | +35.3% |
| 1890 | 15,765 | +2,827 | +21.9% |
| 1900 | 17,099 | +1,334 | +8.5% |
| 1910 | 21,006 | +3,907 | +22.8% |
| 1920 | 22,645 | +1,639 | +7.8% |
| 1930 | 17,768 | -4,877 | -21.5% |
| 1940 | 16,907 | -861 | -4.8% |
| 1950 | 13,929 | -2,978 | -17.6% |
| 1960 | 12,400 | -1,529 | -11.0% |
| 1970 | 12,636 | +236 | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 13,703 | +1,067 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 13,252 | -451 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 14,254 | +1,002 | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 13,932 | -322 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 14,236 | +304 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 14,239 | +3 | +0.0% |
Cities & CDPs in Clay County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lineville | 2,486 | +25.3% |
| 2 | Ashland | 1,945 | +1.3% |
| 3 | Hollins | 517 | -5.1% |
| 4 | Millerville | 303 | +9.0% |
| 5 | Delta | 260 | +32.0% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 9,560 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 12,938 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 15,765 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 17,099 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 21,006 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 22,645 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 17,768 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 16,907 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 13,929 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 12,400 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 12,636 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 13,703 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 13,252 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 14,254 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 14,257 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 14,203 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 14,121 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 14,077 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 14,053 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 14,085 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 14,161 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 14,006 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 13,932 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 13,932 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 13,687 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 13,433 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 13,406 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 13,443 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 13,415 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 13,393 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 13,355 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 13,301 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 13,265 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 14,236 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 14,156 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 14,198 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 14,157 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 14,239 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)