Clay County, North Carolina
Clay County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,587 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,505 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hayesville. The county was created 165 years ago in 1860.
County Snapshot
Clay County at a glance
Clay County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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North Carolina counties
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HayesvillePopulation 497
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Quick Facts about Clay County
| Population | 11,505 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (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 | 571 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.3% |
| Easternmost point | Point(-83.48444 34.99349) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-83.7503 35.1613) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0572,-83.7502 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Capital | Hayesville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1861 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:24:45 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Clay County is located at 35°3'26"N 83°45'1"W (35.0571900, -83.7502100). It has 5 neighbors: Cherokee County, Rabun County, Towns County, Union County and Macon County.
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Clay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hayesville | 497 | Township in Clay County, North Carolina |
Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipit...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Clay County
Official Website- Hayesville
Demographics
The population of Clay County increased by 7.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,587 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,686 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,654 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,597 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,566 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,623 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,749 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,004 | 2.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,124 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,231 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,505 | 2.38% | estimation process |
People born in Clay County (1)
Lafayette M. Hershaw was born in Clay County
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, 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, 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.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |