In Clay, Mississippi, the median home price is $149,393; median household income is $43,125; the population is 18,383; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 356.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.8 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Clay at a glance
Population
18,383
Median Household Income
$43,125
Typical Home Value
$149,393
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
356.7
Avg Commute Time
21.8
About Clay
Clay has a population of 18,383. The median home value is $149,393, 23% below the Mississippi median. Median household income is $43,125 (24% below the Mississippi median). The most populated towns are 1, 4, and 2.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Clay
5 towns, by population.
Clay at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Clay?
- Clay has a population of 18,383 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Clay?
- The median home value in Clay is $149,393. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Clay?
- Median household income in Clay is $43,125 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Clay in?
- Clay is in Mississippi.
- How many towns are in Clay?
- Clay contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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