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Clay County, MS
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Clay County, Mississippi.
Population
18,383
Land area
410sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Clay County
Clay County at a glance
- Clay County is 29% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,125 a year, 24% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,100 (24% below Mississippi) and median rent is $817 a month.
- The biggest population centers are West Point (9,900) and Pheba (162).
Local data for Clay County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clay County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,125
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$129,100
Prices -7.4% in a year
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (709), German Americans (376), French Americans (258).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,187
6,482 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,186
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $7,475 per person
PPP loans
$49.1M
1,818 loans, 4,683 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$66.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clay County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clay County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
282
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clay County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.6%
U.S. 33.3% +14.3 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clay County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clay County, MS?
- West Point is the largest city or town in Clay County, with about 9,900 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clay County?
- Clay County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39741, 39755, 39756, 39773.
- What is the population of Clay County, MS?
- About 18,383 people live in Clay County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clay County?
- Clay County borders Lowndes County, Oktibbeha County, Monroe County, Chickasaw County, Webster County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023