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Clay County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Clay County has 265,032 residents, up 4.3% since 2020 (+0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 8,789 households moved in and 8,194 moved out (+595 net), bringing in a net $4.8M of income. Median household income is $88,468, the median home $275,600 and median rent $1,243 a month.
In Missouri: 22nd of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 34th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 4th of 115 counties for median household income · 6th of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Clay County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 2,250 | $117.8M |
| Platte County, MO | 1,559 | $104.6M |
| Johnson County, KS | 537 | $38.2M |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 275 | $13.1M |
| Ray County, MO | 235 | $12.1M |
| Clinton County, MO | 175 | $9.5M |
| Buchanan County, MO | 135 | $7.7M |
| Cass County, MO | 107 | $6.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Clay County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, MO | 2,011 | $106.8M |
| Platte County, MO | 1,450 | $93.9M |
| Johnson County, KS | 561 | $41.7M |
| Ray County, MO | 245 | $14.2M |
| Clinton County, MO | 222 | $17.7M |
| Wyandotte County, KS | 218 | $9.6M |
| Cass County, MO | 128 | $7.3M |
| Buchanan County, MO | 106 | $6.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.