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Clay County, GA
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Clay County, Georgia.
Population
2,850
Land area
195sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Clay County
Clay County at a glance
- Clay County is 92% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,147 a year, 36% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,400 (69% below Georgia) and median rent is $536 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fort Gaines (1,248) and Bluffton (350).
Local data for Clay County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clay County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,147
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$94,400
Median rent
$536/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (77), German Americans (34), Polish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,590
581 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,527
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$31.1M
FY 2026, $10,915 per person
PPP loans
$4.1M
124 loans, 501 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,114
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clay County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clay County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
140
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clay County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
21.5%
U.S. 12.1% +9.4 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clay County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clay County, GA?
- Fort Gaines is the largest city or town in Clay County, with about 1,248 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clay County?
- Clay County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39824, 39851.
- What is the population of Clay County, GA?
- About 2,850 people live in Clay County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clay County?
- Clay County borders Barbour County, AL, Henry County, AL, Early County, Randolph County, Calhoun County, Quitman County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023