Clay County, Mississippi
Clay County: county in Mississippi, United States
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Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,634 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,352 inhabitants. Its county seat is West Point. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
County Snapshot
Clay County at a glance
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West PointPopulation 10,378
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Quick Facts about Clay County
| Population | 19,352 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (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 | 1077 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6557,-88.7816 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Capital | West Point |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:58:48 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Clay County is located at 33°39'20"N 88°46'54"W (33.6556700, -88.7815700). It has 5 neighbors: Lowndes County, Chickasaw County, Monroe County, Oktibbeha County and Webster County.
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The largest city of Clay County is West Point with a population of 10,378. . See all Clay County cities & populated places.
Clay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Point | 10,378 | Federal service academy in West Point, New York, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Clay County
Official Website- West Point
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clay County decreased by 6.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,634 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,496 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,397 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,355 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,146 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,005 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,854 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,621 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,404 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,316 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,352 | 0.19% | estimation process |
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, 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.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |