Clay County, IL Demographics
Clay County, IL is the 80th most populous of 102 counties in Illinois, with 13,288 residents across 468 square miles. That is about 28 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 13,288 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 468 sq mi |
| Density | 28 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Clay County compares to the US
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Central Location: Clay County, IL
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Clay County, IL
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9721 | 5,155 | 14.2 | 364 |
| Census Tract 9722 | 2,928 | 108.6 | 27 |
| Census Tract 9720 | 2,829 | 168.7 | 17 |
| Census Tract 9719 | 2,376 | 176.9 | 13 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.