Market insights · Tennessee
Clay County, TN: growth, migration and housing
Clay County has 7,821 residents, up 3.1% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 212 households moved in and 146 moved out (+66 net), bringing in a net $5.5M of income. Median household income is $39,972, the median home $136,400 and median rent $557 a month.
In Tennessee: 72nd of 95 counties for 5-year population growth · 12th of 95 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 93rd of 95 counties for median household income · 88th of 95 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam County, TN | 25 | $0.8M |
| Macon County, TN | 22 | $0.9M |
| Overton County, TN | 20 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Clay County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Macon County, TN | 22 | $0.9M |
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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.