Clay County | |
|---|---|
 Clay County Courthouse in Fort Gaines | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 31°37′N 84°59′W / 31.62°N 84.99°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Seat | Fort Gaines |
| Largest city | Fort Gaines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 217 sq mi (560 km2) |
| • Land | 195 sq mi (510 km2) |
| • Water | 22 sq mi (60 km2) 10.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,848 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 2,853  |
| • Density | 13/sq mi (5.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
Clay County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,848,[1] making it the fourth-least populous county in Georgia. The county seat is Fort Gaines.[2]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.