**History:**
– Clay County was settled by migrants from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia.
– Enslaved persons made up 25% of the population in 1860.
– The first female slave executed in Missouri was in Clay County.
– The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints found refuge in Clay County in 1833.
– Leaders of the church, including Joseph Smith, were imprisoned in Clay County.
**Geography:**
– Clay County covers 409 square miles, with 2.8% of it being water.
– It is the fourth-smallest county in Missouri.
– Population growth from 1830 to 2020 ranged from 5,338 to 253,335.
– In 2010, the racial makeup was 87.46% White, 5.18% Black, and 5.90% Hispanic or Latino.
– Median household income in 2015 was $62,099.
**Demographics:**
– Racial composition in 2020 was 76.3% White, 7.04% Black, and 7.44% Hispanic or Latino.
– Median income per capita in 2015 was $29,793.
– Notable figures born in Clay County include Jesse James and Frank James.
– William Jewell College is located in Liberty.
– The county had 151,042 registered voters.
**Politics:**
– The Clay County Commission consists of two Republicans and one Democrat.
– Historical voting trends show a mix of Republican and Democratic support.
– Clay County is divided into eight legislative districts.
– Randy Railsback is the Republican representative for Missouri House District 8.
– Clay County is a competitive area for Senate and U.S. House elections.
**Local Statistics:**
– Clay County’s population density was 558 people per square mile in 2010.
– Household income in 2010 was $48,347, with a per capita income of $23,144.
– Poverty rates were 3.80% for families and 5.50% for the population.
– The county commission makeup includes two Republicans and one Democrat.
– Randy Railsback represents District 8 in the Missouri House of Representatives.
**Election Results:**
– Detailed election results for various Missouri House of Representatives districts in Clay County.
– Senate and U.S. House election outcomes in Clay County.
– Notable candidates and their respective vote percentages in recent elections.
– Competitive nature of elections in Clay County across different districts.
– Representation in state and federal legislative bodies.
Clay County is located in the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 253,335, making it the fifth-most populous county in Missouri. Its county seat is Liberty. The county was organized January 2, 1822, and named in honor of U.S. Representative Henry Clay from Kentucky, later a member of the United States Senate and United States Secretary of State.
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 South side of the Clay County Courthouse (designed by Wight and Wight) in Liberty | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
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| Coordinates: 39°19′N 94°25′W / 39.31°N 94.42°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 2, 1822 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Seat | Liberty |
| Largest city | Kansas City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 409 sq mi (1,060 km2) |
| • Land | 397 sq mi (1,030 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 2.8% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 253,335 |
| • Density | 620/sq mi (240/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 5th, 6th |
| Website | www |
Clay County contains many of the area's northern suburbs, along with a substantial portion of the city of Kansas City, Missouri. It also owns and operates the Midwest National Air Center in Excelsior Springs.
Definition from ChatGPT:
Clay County, Missouri:
Clay County, Missouri is a county located in the state of Missouri in the United States. It is situated in the northwestern part of the state and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The county seat is Liberty, and it is known for its historical significance and natural beauty.