Clay County, Kentucky
Clay County: county in Kentucky, United States
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Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,730 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,631 inhabitants. Its county seat is Manchester. The county was created 219 years ago in 1806.
County Snapshot
Clay County at a glance
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Kentucky counties
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ManchesterPopulation 1,277
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Quick Facts about Clay County
| Population | 19,631 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (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 |
| Area | 1220 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.1597,-83.7147 |
| Named for | Green Clay |
| Capital | Manchester |
| Establishment | December 02, 1806 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:26:08 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.69% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Clay County is located at 37°9'35"N 83°42'53"W (37.1597100, -83.7146800). It has 7 neighbors: Bell County, Jackson County, Knox County, Laurel County, Leslie County, Owsley County and Perry County.
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The largest city of Clay County is Manchester with a population of 1,277. . See all Clay County cities & populated places.
Clay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 1,277 | City in Kentucky |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Clay County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Clay County decreased by 10.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,730 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,591 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,518 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,186 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,081 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,974 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,626 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,251 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,088 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,901 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,631 | -1.38% | estimation process |
People born in Clay County (8)
People born in Clay County, including politician John D. White, Union army general Theophilus T. Garrard, musician B. F. Shelton, .
More notable people
- George W. Barrett (American murderer) he was born in 28/02/1881
- Ray Pennington (American country singer-songwriter) he was born in 22/12/1933
- Russ Mobley (American politician and educator) he was born in 18/11/1933
- William Lyne Crawford ((1839-1920)) he was born in 23/01/1839
- John Cress (American skier) he was born in 01/01/1935
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, 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, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 13,112 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.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |