Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 21.5% ▲ 115% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.1% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.5% ▲ 115% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 151 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,670 (40.8%) |
| Some College | 1,228 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 1,523 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 890 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,538 (17.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,879 ▼ 33% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $116,051 ▼ 58% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $710/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,593 |
| Vacant Units | 2,441 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Clay County is located in Georgia and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,868 residents. With a median age of 44.59, it is a middle-aged county.
Clay County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,878 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 10.5%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 21.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Clay County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $116,051 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $709. Homeownership rates are high at 69.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Clay County are majority Black (54.22%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Clay County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39823 | Blakely | 8,635 | $57,875 | $136,700 | $783 | 8.0% | 28.2% |
| 39824 | Bluffton | 667 | $48,404 | $57,100 | $575 | 0.0% | 48.7% |
| 39836 | Coleman | 334 | $45,887 | — | — | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| 39846 | Edison | 1,906 | $38,571 | $78,800 | $525 | 8.5% | 19.0% |
| 39851 | Fort Gaines | 1,919 | $45,417 | $98,500 | $581 | 7.3% | 38.3% |
| 39854 | Georgetown | 2,295 | $40,972 | $101,800 | $734 | 28.3% | 17.1% |
| 39867 | Morris | 112 | $47,143 | $101,800 | — | 0.0% | 43.8% |