Clay County, Alabama

Clay County is a county of the State of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Henry Clay, famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. As of 2000 the population was 14,254. Its county seat is Ashland.

Table of contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Cities and Towns

History Clay County was established on December 7, 1866.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,570 km² (606 mi²). 1,567 km² (605 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.15% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 14,254 people, 5,765 households, and 4,098 families residing in the county. The population density is 9/km² (24/mi²). There are 6,612 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (11/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 82.62% White, 15.70% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 5,765 households out of which 30.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% are married couples living together, 10.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% are non-families. 26.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.93.

In the county the population is spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 95.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $27,885, and the median income for a family is $34,033. Males have a median income of $26,118 versus $18,637 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,785. 17.10% of the population and 12.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 21.60% are under the age of 18 and 19.00% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Ashland
• Lineville