Clay County, Tennessee
Clay County: county in Tennessee, United States.
About
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,861 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,629 inhabitants. Its county seat is Celina. The county was created 156 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Clay County
| Population | 7,629 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (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 | 671 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 8.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 91.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5512,-85.5439 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Capital | Celina |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:47:57 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Clay County is located at 36°33'4"N 85°32'38"W (36.5511600, -85.5438600). It has 7 neighbors: Clinton County, Cumberland County, Monroe County, Jackson County, Macon County, Overton County and Pickett County.
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Clay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
0 to 5 mph N
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A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of p...
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Official Website- Celina
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clay County decreased by 2.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,861 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,741 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,702 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,688 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,620 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,663 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,654 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,663 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,677 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,615 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,629 | 0.18% | estimation process |
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People born in Clay County (2)
People born in Clay County, including college football coach Frank Kyle, Thomas H. Butler, .
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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, 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, 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.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |