Demographics & People — Clay, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,288 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,200 |
| Median Age | 39.9 |
| Total Households | 3,826 |
| Family Households | 3,205 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,582 |
| Black or African American | 4,054 |
| Asian | 295 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 427 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,131 |
| Other groups | 3,032 |
| English | 1,484 |
| American | 942 |
| Subsaharan African | 760 |
| African | 732 |
| Irish | 655 |
| German | 278 |
| Italian | 261 |
| Scottish | 171 |
Language
| English Only | 8,966 |
| Spanish | 126 |
| Population 5+ | 9,282 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 701 |
| Population 18+ | 7,649 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Clay, Alabama.