Township · Missouri
Clay Township, Dunklin County, Missouri
Clay Township, Dunklin County, township, in Dunklin County, Missouri. Clay Township, Dunklin County had 1,126 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,241 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,101 (±169). GEOID 2906914338.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,126
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,241 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,101 ±169
Median household income
$50,000
±$27,938 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$69,300
±$33,248 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$406
±$206 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Clay Township, Dunklin County and what county is it in?
Clay Township, Dunklin County is a township in Dunklin County, Missouri. It covers 116.4 square miles of land, 11 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Clay Township (Dunklin County): Hornersville (city, 537 in 2020) and Rives (town, 42 in 2020).
Clay Township, Dunklin County is in the Kennett, MO micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clay Township, Dunklin County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,126 people lived in Clay Township, Dunklin County on July 1, 2025, down 6.1% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,241 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,101 (±169).
| Measure | Clay Township, Dunklin County | Dunklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,101±169 | 27,493 | −340 |
| Households | 498±76 | 11,257 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.21±0.19 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 624±93 | 13,447 | no clear change |
Clay Township, Dunklin County's population since 2000
From 1,698 in 2000 to 1,126 in 2025: down 33.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clay Township, Dunklin County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clay Township, Dunklin County?
The median resident of Clay Township, Dunklin County is 47.4 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 24.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.4%.
| Measure | Clay Township, Dunklin County | Dunklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4±5.6 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6%±4.0 pts | 26.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.0%±6.2 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 49.9%±4.4 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4%±3.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.9%±3.8 pts | 73.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±2.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±3.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±3.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±3.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 29.0%±7.0 pts | 22.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8%±4.3 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.7%±6.7 pts | 81.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.1%±5.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2%±2.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1%±5.6 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clay Township, Dunklin County earn?
Half of Clay Township, Dunklin County's 498 households earn less than $50,000 a year (±$27,938), against $47,849 in Dunklin County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $56,467 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clay Township, Dunklin County | Dunklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000±$27,938 | $47,849 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,154±$8,956 | $64,703 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,408±$3,758 | $26,244 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.7%±9.3 pts | 22.0% | +14.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.0%±19.2 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.5%±7.9 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.8%±7.0 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1%±7.4 pts | 88.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clay Township, Dunklin County?
Owners occupy 80.5% of Clay Township, Dunklin County's occupied homes and renters 19.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $69,300 by its owner (±$33,248). The median renter pays $406 a month including utilities, and 50.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clay Township, Dunklin County | Dunklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $69,300±$33,248 | $97,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $406±$206 | $648 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.0%±26.3 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,085±$141 | $1,058 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.5%±7.3 pts | 62.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.5%±7.3 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 624±93 | 13,447 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.2%±14.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.6%±8.4 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.8%±8.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0%±2.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.1%±5.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.2%±5.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Clay Township, Dunklin County work and get to work?
87.1% of Clay Township, Dunklin County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes.
| Measure | Clay Township, Dunklin County | Dunklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5%±7.4 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±1.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.1%±9.2 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.1%±2.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±7.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.6%±3.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±7.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min±3.5 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clay Township, Dunklin County?
1 census tract lies mostly in Clay Township, Dunklin County, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3609Dunklin County | 1,526 | $54,191 |
| Tract 3610Dunklin County | 1,714 | $36,583 |
| Tract 3608Dunklin County | 2,009 | $45,652 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clay Township, Dunklin County) · Census block assignment files
How does Clay Township, Dunklin County compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clay Township, Dunklin County is the 7,152nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 49th-most populous of 280 in Missouri.
Clay Township, Dunklin County ranks 296th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 49th | 280 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 382nd | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 419th | 420 |
| Median household income | 296th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 266th | 420 |
| Median home value | 403rd | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 396th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 316th | 404 |
| Median age | 34th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 74th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 156th | 420 |
Clay Township, Dunklin County's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clay Township, Dunklin County?
18 of the 57 figures for Clay Township, Dunklin County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clay Township, Dunklin County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.