Clay County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Clay County, Mississippi
Clay County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
18,383
Median Age
39.8
Male Median
38.9
Female Median
41.4
Clay County, Mississippi Population Growth

Clay County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -12.0%%.
-12.0%% Growth
Clay County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Clay County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.8 | 18,383 |
| 2023 | 40.1 | 18,462 |
| 2022 | 39.5 | 18,598 |
| 2021 | 39.6 | 18,768 |
| 2020 | 39.2 | 19,515 |
| 2019 | 39.5 | 19,640 |
| 2018 | 39.5 | 19,808 |
| 2017 | 39.4 | 19,990 |
| 2016 | 38.6 | 20,147 |
| 2015 | 38.8 | 20,279 |
| 2014 | 39.0 | 20,414 |
| 2013 | 38.7 | 20,539 |
| 2012 | 38.8 | 20,633 |
| 2011 | 38.6 | 20,748 |
| 2010 | 37.5 | 20,883 |
Clay County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.5% |
| 18–24 | 9.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65+ | 19.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Clay County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Clay County, Mississippi
The median age in Clay County, Mississippi is 39.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Clay County, Mississippi is 18,383.
In Clay County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Clay County, Mississippi is aging.