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Clay County, TX
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Clay County, Texas.
Population
10,495
Land area
1,089sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Clay County
Clay County at a glance
- Clay County is 92% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,114, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 (40% below Texas) and median rent is $811 a month.
- Its largest cities are Henrietta (3,167), Dean (536) and Petrolia (416).
Local data for Clay County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clay County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,114
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$171,500
Prices -6.8% in a year
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,278), Irish Americans (1,054), Mexican Americans (652).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,633
1,677 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,415
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.6M
FY 2026, $7,306 per person
PPP loans
$15.6M
543 loans, 1,913 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$53.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clay County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clay County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
661
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
38
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 29°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clay County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clay County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clay County, TX?
- Henrietta is the largest city or town in Clay County, with about 3,167 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clay County?
- Clay County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76228, 76261, 76305, 76357, 76365.
- What is the population of Clay County, TX?
- About 10,495 people live in Clay County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clay County?
- Clay County borders Wichita County, Montague County, Jack County, Archer County, Cotton County, OK, Jefferson County, OK.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023