Clay County, FL

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2020 Population

215,294

1.84% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.8

0.252% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.48%

7.36% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$68,657

4.44% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$195,900

5.66% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

100,004

3.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Clay County, FL had a population of 215k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $68,657. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Clay County, FL grew from 211,405 to 215,294, a 1.84% increase and its median household income grew from $65,740 to $68,657, a 4.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), White (Hispanic) (5.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.17%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%).

None of the households in Clay County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Clay County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clay County, FL are Fortis College-Orange Park (153 degrees awarded in 2020) and American Academy of Cosmetology (79 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Clay County, FL was $195,900, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in Clay County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Clay County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Clay County, FL borders Baker County, FL, Bradford County, FL, Duval County, FL, Putnam County, FL, and St. Johns County, FL.

Population & Diversity

Clay County, FL is home to a population of 215k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.56% of Clay County, FL residents were born outside of the country (14.1k people).

In 2020, there were 6.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (155k people) in Clay County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

97.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.7% of Clay County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Clay County, FL was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clay County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clay County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
155k ± 510
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.6k ± 847
White (Hispanic)
11.4k ± 1.12k

10.2%

Hispanic Population

21.9k people

10.2% of the people in Clay County, FL are hispanic (21.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clay County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Foreign-Born Population

6.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

6.91%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

14.6k people

As of 2020, 6.56% of Clay County, FL residents (14.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clay County, FL was 6.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clay County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
10,407 ± 1,125
Vietnam
6,730 ± 701
Gulf War (1990s)
6,070 ± 681

Clay County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clay County, FL employs 100k people. The largest industries in Clay County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,614 people), Retail Trade (14,242 people), and Educational Services (7,512 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($62,857), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,768), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($62,443).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

100k

2020 Value

± 3,227

3.24%

1 Year growth

± 4.21%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Clay County, FL grew at a rate of 3.24%, from 96.9k employees to 100k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clay County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,256 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,397 people), and Management Occupations (10,311 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clay County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

100k

2020 Value

± 3,227

3.24%

1 Year growth

± 4.21%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Clay County, FL grew at a rate of 3.24%, from 96.9k employees to 100k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clay County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,614 people), Retail Trade (14,242 people), and Educational Services (7,512 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clay County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Clay County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,195

Median earning men ± $1,580

$31,939

Median earning women ± $1,042

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,643), Information ($60,319), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,058).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($55,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,390), and Information ($48,269).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,072
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,009
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
826
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.15M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$279k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$264k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clay County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.03%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.03%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clay County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.03%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clay County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Clay County, FL awarded 232 degrees. The student population of Clay County, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 66 male students and 557 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clay County, FL are White (106 and 45.7%), followed by Black or African American (81 and 34.9%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 9.05%), and Asian (13 and 5.6%).

The largest universities in Clay County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Fortis College-Orange Park (153 and 65.9%) and American Academy of Cosmetology (79 and 34.1%).

The most popular majors in Clay County, FL are Medical Assistant (42 and 18.1%), Registered Nursing (41 and 17.7%), and Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (34 and 14.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 623 students enrolled in Clay County, FL, 10.6% men and 89.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 260 records, of which 89.2% were women and 10.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Dental Assisting
30 degree-majors awarded
Barbering
23 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
42 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Clay County, FL was Dental Assisting with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Clay County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fortis College-Orange Park
153 degrees awarded
American Academy of Cosmetology
79 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fortis College-Orange Park with 153 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 31 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clay County, FL, which is 0.154 times less than the 201 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 106 degrees mean that there were 1.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 81 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($14,535) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($525) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($913) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clay County, FL was $195,900 in 2020, which is 0.852 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $185,400 to $195,900, a 5.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Clay County, FL is 77%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Clay County, FL have an average commute time of 33.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clay County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clay County, FL is $68,657. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clay County, FL was Census Tract 307.01 with a value of $100,421, followed by Census Tract 308.01 and Census Tract 309.04, with respective values of $80,208 and $70,036.

In 2021, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.512%.

Housing

Property

$195,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,677

$58,016

Median Property Taxes

±$2,326

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clay County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clay County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77%

Homeownership

2020

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 77% of the housing units in Clay County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clay County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 307.01
Census Tract 308.01
Census Tract 309.04

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clay County, FL was Census Tract 307.01 with a value of $100,421, followed by Census Tract 308.01 and Census Tract 309.04, with respective values of $80,208 and $70,036.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clay County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,657

Median Household Income

± $2,124

75.4k

Number of Households

± 2,629

In 2020, the median household income of the 75.4k households in Clay County, FL grew to $68,657 from the previous year's value of $65,740.

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clay County, FL is from Florida.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (8.97%)
Worked At Home (8.8%)

In 2020, 78.9% of workers in Clay County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.97%) and those who worked at home (8.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clay County, FL have a longer commute time (33.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.67% of the workforce in Clay County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clay County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clay County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clay County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.512%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clay County, FL (20.3k out of 214k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clay County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 12.1% of the children was living in poverty in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 268 in Clay County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 172 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.4% of the population of Clay County, FL has health coverage, with 41.7% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 9.74% on Medicare, 19.8% on non-group plans, and 7.86% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Clay County, FL see 1912 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.32% decrease from the previous year (2041 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1858 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1010 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,912 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clay County, FL

Primary care physicians in Clay County, FL see an average of 1,912 patients per year. This represents a 6.32% decrease from the previous year (2,041 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clay County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.64%

Uninsured

41.7%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

9.74%

Medicare

19.8%

Non-Group

7.86%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clay County, FL declined by 6.11% from 10.3% to 9.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clay County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41 in Clay County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clay County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.2% in Clay County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clay County, FL.

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