The Town FilesClay County, Alabama
14,192 people. The median home is worth $156,700 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $55,250.
Towns in Clay County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lineville | 2,489 | $175,500 | $38,302 | 53.4 |
| Ashland | 1,984 | $159,300 | $42,308 | 44.8 |
| Hollins | 517 | $92,400 | $55,398 | 40.8 |
People and housing
| Clay County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $619 | $834 |
| Median household income | $55,250 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 44.7 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
4,241 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,540 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 289 storm events in Clay County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Clay County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).