Clay County, Missouri demographics
Median household income: 75,596
Demographics, population, home values, social and economic characteristics of Clay County, Missouri.
Population
| 2021 | 250,134 |
| 2020 | 246,480 |
| 2019 | 242,516 |
| 2018 | 239,164 |
| 2017 | 236,068 |
| 2016 | 233,135 |
| 2015 | 230,361 |
| 2014 | 227,984 |
| 2013 | 225,116 |
| 2012 | 222,048 |
| 2011 | 218,767 |
| 2010 | 215,015 |
| 2009 | 217,596 |
Clay County, MO cities
Avondale city - 407
Birmingham village - 160
Claycomo village - 1,642
Excelsior Estates village - 371
Excelsior Springs city - 10,595
Gladstone city - 26,825
Glenaire city - 505
Holt city - 304
Independence city - 122,230
Kansas City city - 502,597
Kearney city - 10,260
Lawson city - 2,489
Liberty city - 30,129
Missouri City city - 327
Mosby city - 92
North Kansas City city - 4,510
Oaks village - 159
Oakview village - 422
Oakwood village - 183
Oakwood Park village - 283
Pleasant Valley city - 2,757
Randolph village - 22
Smithville city - 10,211
Sugar Creek city - 3,268
Census data for Clay County, Missouri
Demographic and housing estimates in Clay County, Missouri
| Total population | 250,134 |
| Male | 123,478 |
| Female | 126,656 |
| Total population | 250,134 |
| Under 5 years | 15,762 |
| 5 to 9 years | 16,618 |
| 10 to 14 years | 17,643 |
| 15 to 19 years | 15,955 |
| 20 to 24 years | 14,247 |
| 25 to 34 years | 36,058 |
| 35 to 44 years | 35,000 |
| 45 to 54 years | 32,380 |
| 55 to 59 years | 15,814 |
| 60 to 64 years | 15,185 |
| 65 to 74 years | 21,584 |
| 75 to 84 years | 10,191 |
| 85 years and over | 3,697 |
| Median age (years) | 37.4 |
| Under 18 years | 60,460 |
| 16 years and over | 196,930 |
| 18 years and over | 189,674 |
| 21 years and over | 181,090 |
| 62 years and over | 43,947 |
| 65 years and over | 35,472 |
| Total population | 250,134 |
| One race | 234,714 |
| White | 206,761 |
| Black or African American | 15,652 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 951 |
| Asian | 5,345 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 683 |
| Some other race | 5,322 |
| Two or more races | 15,420 |
| Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 185,241 |
| Male Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 90,140 |
| Female Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 95,101 |
Social characteristics in Clay County, Missouri
| Total households | 98,033 |
| Family households (families) | 49,499 |
| Married-couple family | 7,399 |
| Male householder, no wife present, family | 16,399 |
| Female householder, no husband present, family | 11,933 |
| Nonfamily households | 24,736 |
| Average household size | 25,205 |
| Average family size | 2.53 |
Economic characteristics in Clay County, Missouri
| Total households | 98,033 |
| Less than $10,000 | 3,235 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,199 |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5,935 |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,550 |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12,345 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17,362 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15,137 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18,984 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8,603 |
| $200,000 or more | 6,683 |
| Median household income (dollars) | 75,596 |
Housing characteristics in Clay County, Missouri
| Total housing units | 104,343 |
| Occupied housing units | 98,033 |
| Vacant housing units | 6,310 |
| Total housing units | 104,343 |
| 1-unit, detached | 73,717 |
| 1-unit, attached | 5,489 |
| 2 units | 1,924 |
| 3 or 4 units | 3,447 |
| 5 to 9 units | 5,563 |
| 10 to 19 units | 5,912 |
| 20 or more units | 6,460 |
| Mobile home | 1,685 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 146 |
| Total housing units | 104,343 |
| Built 2014 or later | 290 |
| Built 2010 to 2013 | 10,312 |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 18,805 |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 16,431 |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 11,854 |
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 12,815 |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 13,728 |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 11,096 |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 4,016 |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4,996 |
| Total housing units | 104,343 |
| 1 room | 1,456 |
| 2 rooms | 2,159 |
| 3 rooms | 8,251 |
| 4 rooms | 12,723 |
| 5 rooms | 17,813 |
| 6 rooms | 20,872 |
| 7 rooms | 14,958 |
| 8 rooms | 11,395 |
| 9 rooms or more | 14,716 |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Total housing units | 104,343 |
| No bedroom | 1,534 |
| 1 bedroom | 9,622 |
| 2 bedrooms | 22,574 |
| 3 bedrooms | 43,700 |
| 4 bedrooms | 21,963 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 4,950 |
| Occupied housing units | 98,033 |
| Owner-occupied | 66,178 |
| Renter-occupied | 31,855 |
| Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 2.70 |
| Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2.18 |
| Occupied housing units | 98,033 |
| Moved in 2017 or later | 12,331 |
| Moved in 2015 to 2016 | 32,640 |
| Moved in 2010 to 2014 | 16,518 |
| Moved in 2000 to 2009 | 19,906 |
| Moved in 1990 to 1999 | 8,835 |
| Moved in 1989 and earlier | 7,803 |
| Owner-occupied units | 66,178 |
| Less than $50,000 | 2,365 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 3,813 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12,878 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14,133 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 18,531 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 11,677 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 2,411 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 370 |
| Median (dollars) | 199,600 |
| Owner-occupied units | 66,178 |
| Housing units with a mortgage | 46,975 |
| Housing units without a mortgage | 19,203 |
| Occupied units paying rent | 30,817 |
| Less than $500 | 1,566 |
| $500 to $999 | 12,518 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 11,972 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3,708 |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 860 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 20 |
| $3,000 or more | 173 |
| Median (dollars) | 1,046 |
| No rent paid | 1,038 |
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