 Clay County is a county of the State of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Henry Clay, famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. As of 2000 the population was 14,254. Its county seat is Ashland and it's a prohibition or dry county. Image File history File links Clay_County_Alabama. ...
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State nickname: Camellia State, The Heart of Dixie¹, Yellowhammer State Official languages English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Governor Bob Riley (R) Senators Richard Shelby (R) Jeff Sessions (R) Area - Total - % water Ranked 30th 52,423 mi²/135,775 km² 3. ...
Henry Clay Henry Clay (April 12, 1777 in Hanover County, Virginia – June 29, 1852 in Washington, D.C.) was an American statesman and orator who served in both the House of Representatives and Senate. ...
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State nickname: Bluegrass State Official languages English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher (R) Senators Mitch McConnell (R) Jim Bunning (R) Area - Total - % water Ranked 37th 104,749 km² 1. ...
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Ashland is a city located in Clay County, Alabama, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 1,965. ...
A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. ...
History Clay County was established on December 7, 1866. December 7 is the 341st day (342nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ...
Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,570 km² (606 mi²). 1,567 km² (605 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.15% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,254 people, 5,765 households, and 4,098 families residing in the county. The population density is 9/km² (24/mi²). There are 6,612 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (11/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 82.62% White, 15.70% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There are 5,765 households out of which 30.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% are married couples living together, 10.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% are non-families. 26.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.93. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...
In the county the population is spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 95.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $27,885, and the median income for a family is $34,033. Males have a median income of $26,118 versus $18,637 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,785. 17.10% of the population and 12.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.60% of those under the age of 18 and 19.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
Cities and towns Ashland is a city located in Clay County, Alabama, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 1,965. ...
Lineville is a city located in Clay County, Alabama. ...
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