Clay County, Missouri Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

258,122

Diversity Score

39.3

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.0%%

Clay County, Missouri 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, Missouri Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)198,70577.0%
Hispanic or Latino20,6218.0%
Black / African American17,6266.8%
Two or More Races12,4514.8%
Asian6,6192.6%
Other Race8150.3%
Pacific Islander7580.3%
Native American5270.2%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Clay County, Missouri

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clay County, Missouri is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 77.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Clay County, Missouri has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 39.3/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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