The Town FilesClay County, Florida
227,584 people. The median home is worth $312,500 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $87,820.
Towns in Clay County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 31,275 | $273,900 | $81,684 | 39.5 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | 31,034 | $351,200 | $108,543 | 35.4 |
| Fleming Island | 29,142 | $422,400 | $116,611 | 47.7 |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | 14,482 | $224,900 | $59,388 | 37.9 |
| Middleburg | 12,881 | $254,600 | $74,634 | 44.7 |
| Asbury Lake | 11,036 | $329,600 | $100,949 | 40.6 |
| Green Cove Springs | 9,786 | $371,000 | $75,142 | 37.3 |
| Orange Park | 9,089 | $313,100 | $77,106 | 49.1 |
People and housing
| Clay County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $312,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,551 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $87,820 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 40.4 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
57,413 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,688 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 540 storm events in Clay County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Clay County has been included in 39 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5631: Railroad Complex Fire |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).