Clay County, Kentucky

The median household income in Clay County, Kentucky is $39,607, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Clay County is $21,888, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $39,607.

Clay County's median household income of $39,607 is lower than the Kentucky state average of $55,909. The per capita income is $21,888, compared to the state average of $29,616.

The per capita income in Clay County, Kentucky is $21,888, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Clay County's median household income of $39,607 is below the Kentucky average of $55,909. The per capita income of $21,888 is also lower than the state average of $29,616. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Clay County ranks #110 out of 120 counties in Kentucky by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $39,607 and per capita income of $21,888, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.