Clay County, county in Florida, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 221,770 inhabitants. The county was created 165 years ago in 1858. Its county seat is Green Cove Springs.
There are 7 city/town in Clay County, FL. The largest city of Clay County is Lakeside with a population of 30,943. Other cities include, Middleburg population 13,008, Green Cove Springs population 8,920, Orange Park population 8,777, Asbury Lake population 8,700
Located just south of Jacksonville, Clay County, Florida blends rapid growth and development with preserved natural landscapes along the picturesque St. Johns River. In addition to scenic riverside living, several communities within the county offer their own unique identity. Some of Clay County's most notable cities and towns include Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Middleburg, Keystone Heights, and Penney Farms.
Green Cove Springs charms as the county seat with its historic spring and charming downtown along the river. Orange Park provides a commercial suburban hub while Middleburg offers quaint small town living. Keystone Heights contains lakeside recreation opportunities. And Penney Farms boasts a historic rural preservation community.
Beyond the larger population centers, Clay County also includes beach towns like Ponte Vedra Beach as well as massive planned developments like Oakleaf Plantation. With a diverse array of lifestyles from urban to coastal to rural, Clay County's cities and towns encapsulate the growth and variety of Northeast Florida living.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Asbury Lake | Census designated place | 8,700 |
Green Cove Springs | City in Clay County, Florida, United States | 8,920 |
Keystone Heights | City in Clay County, Florida, United States | 1,549 |
Lakeside | Small town in Navajo County | 30,943 |
Middleburg | Town in Loudoun County, Virginia | 13,008 |
Orange Park | Town in Florida | 8,777 |
Penney Farms | Town in Clay County, Florida, United States | 839 |