Clay County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

13,052

Diversity Score

10.0

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.8%%

Clay County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Clay County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)12,37794.8%
Two or More Races3032.3%
Hispanic or Latino2642.0%
Black / African American380.3%
Asian280.2%
Other Race270.2%
Native American150.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Clay County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 94.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Clay County, Illinois has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 10.0/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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