Clay County, Alabama
Clay County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,932 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,112 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ashland. The county was created 159 years ago in 1866.
County Snapshot
Clay County at a glance
Clay County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
LinevillePopulation 2,221
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Clay County
| Population | 13,112 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County |
| Plate code | 17 |
| Area | 1570 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2691,-85.8606 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Altitude | 1,063 feet / 324 meters |
| Capital | Ashland |
| Establishment | December 07, 1866 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:55:16 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Clay County is located at 33°16'9"N 85°51'38"W (33.2690900, -85.8605500). It has 5 neighbors: Cleburne County, Coosa County, Randolph County, Talladega County and Tallapoosa County.
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The largest city of Clay County is Lineville with a population of 2,221. Other cities include and Ashland population 1,872. See all Clay County cities & populated places.
Clay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lineville | 2,221 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Ashland | 1,872 | County seat of Clay County, Alabama, USA |
Official website of Clay County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Clay County decreased by 6.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,932 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,687 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,434 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,404 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,441 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,415 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,393 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,350 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,294 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,235 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,112 | -0.94% | estimation process |
People born in Clay County (3)
People born in Clay County, including politician LaFayette L. Patterson, equestrian Edwin Argo, football player Pete Bonner, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (17)
- Clay County, Missouri county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 253,463 people.
- Clay County, Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 221,770 people.
- Clay County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 64,690 people.
- Clay County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 26,246 people.
- Clay County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 19,631 people.
- Clay County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 19,352 people.
- Clay County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 15,976 people.
- Clay County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 14,375 people.
- Clay County, South Dakota county in Clay County South Dakota, United States with a population of 14,246 people.
- Clay County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 13,079 people.
- Clay County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 11,505 people.
- Clay County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 10,550 people.
- Clay County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 8,341 people.
- Clay County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 8,025 people.
- Clay County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 7,629 people.
- Clay County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 6,216 people.
- Clay County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 2,866 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |