Clay, AL Demographics

A map of Clay's Population by Race

Clay, Alabama had a population of 10,291 in 2020. It was 54.0% White, 36.6% Black, 0.8% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clay is the 65th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Clay's White Population

5,560 residents of Clay identify as White, or 54.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Clay slightly less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clay is ranked #449 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clay is more White than neighboring Grayson Valley (38% White), and Center Point (17.1% White). Clay is less White than neighboring Pinson (55.2% White), Trussville (81% White), and Argo (84.8% White).

Clay's Black Population

3,766 residents of Clay identify as Black, or 36.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clay slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clay is ranked #137 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clay is more Black than neighboring Pinson (32.9% Black), Trussville (11% Black), and Argo (7.3% Black). Clay is less Black than neighboring Grayson Valley (52% Black), and Center Point (74% Black).

Clay's Asian Population

87 residents of Clay identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clay roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clay is ranked #121 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clay is more Asian than neighboring Pinson (0.5% Asian), Center Point (0.2% Asian), and Argo (0.4% Asian). Clay is less Asian than neighboring Grayson Valley (1% Asian), and Trussville (2.1% Asian).

Clay's Hispanic Population

404 residents of Clay identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clay roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clay is ranked #186 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clay is more Hispanic than neighboring Trussville (2.2% Hispanic), and Argo (2.2% Hispanic). Clay is less Hispanic than neighboring Grayson Valley (5% Hispanic), Pinson (7.8% Hispanic), and Center Point (5.7% Hispanic).

Clay's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Clay identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clay roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clay is ranked #329 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grayson Valley (0.4% Native American/Other), and Trussville (0.4% Native American/Other). Clay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Argo (0.6% Native American/Other).

Clay's Multiracial Population

425 residents of Clay identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clay is ranked #211 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clay is more Multiracial than neighboring Grayson Valley (3.6% Multiracial), Pinson (3.1% Multiracial), Trussville (3.3% Multiracial), and Center Point (2.5% Multiracial). Clay is less Multiracial than neighboring Argo (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.