Clay County is located in the state of Mississippi. With an area of 416 square miles, Clay County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in population it is near the bottom with 2,197 residents. Clay County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is West Point, with a population of 17,520.

Clay County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Clay County residents is $28,335, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in Mississippi. As a reflection this, the average home price in Clay County is $59,039, slightly above the state average of $66,412.    Continued below...