Clay, IN County is a great place to live and visit with a population of 26,397 and a population density of 73 people per square mile. Businesses in the area include Clay Lumber Company, Clay County Outfitters for outdoor gear, and E&E Motors for car repairs. The county also offers great year-round outdoor activities such as fishing on Lake Patoka, camping at Patoka Lake State Park, or hiking and biking trails at the Hoosier National Forest. Other organizations in the area include the Clay County Historical Society and the Clay County 4-H Club which offer educational events throughout the year. Additionally, local sporting events from high school's basketball games to horse shows can be enjoyed by all who visit.
The population in Clay County is 26,397. There are 74 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Clay County is 41.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Clay County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Clay County
- 56.0% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 13.2% have children, but are single
Race in Clay County
- 96.4% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander