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Naturally beautiful, historically rich, genuinely welcoming.
Clay County offers a blend of rural tranquility and suburban convenience. The atmosphere is family-friendly and community-oriented, with a strong sense of local pride. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life while still being close to Jacksonville's urban offerings.
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Population
218,245
County
Clay County
Timezone
America/New_York
Median Income
$82,242
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This Week
City Council Special Session: FY26/27 Final Millage Rate, Operating Budget, and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
2026-09-21 at 6:00 PM
Green Cove Springs
Second and Final FY26/27 Proposed Budget Meeting
2026-09-21 at 6:00 PM
City Hall
Planning and Zoning Board Meeting
2026-09-22
City Hall
Investiture Ceremony Judge Hector Murcia Bustos, @4:00PM Clay County Historic Courthouse, Green Cove Springs
2026-09-24 at 4:00 PM
Public Hearing on Ordinance No. O-17-2026
2026-10-06
City Hall
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