Clay County, North Carolina

Clay County is a county located in the far western part of U.S. state North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 11,089. The county seat is Hayesville.

Clay County
Clay County Government Center
Motto: 
"Clay County – It's Good for the Soul"
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35.05°N 83.75°W / 35.05; -83.75
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1861
Named forHenry Clay
SeatHayesville
Largest communityHayesville
Area
  Total220.78 sq mi (571.8 km2)
  Land214.98 sq mi (556.8 km2)
  Water5.80 sq mi (15.0 km2)  2.63%
Population
 (2020)
  Total11,089
  Estimate 
(2023)
11,864
  Density51.58/sq mi (19.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.clayconc.com
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