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CITY · 2010 ACS

Clay

Alabama · 9,708 residents · 11.275 sq mi
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Clay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,273. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. Median home value is $167,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,708
+96%since 2000
from 4,947 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Median age
40.1
+16%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K6K8K9K11K2000201020202024Clay
202410K
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.2%(506)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.3%(611)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.6%(735)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198%(776)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.7%(550)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.1%(1,073)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.2%(1,278)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418.6%(1,801)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.3%(1,296)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.7%(554)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.9%(383)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.5%(145)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,273
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,000
+31%since 2000
from $21,323 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,832)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(20)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(8,093)
Black13.3%(1,287)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(127)
Asian0.6%(59)
Other1.3%(129)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Costa Rican0.3%(29)
Ancestry
Irish16.8%(1,596)
American15.1%(1,440)
English14.9%(1,416)
German11.9%(1,129)
Scotch-Irish5.2%(492)
Scottish3.1%(294)
Italian1.7%(164)
Dutch1.1%(102)
British0.9%(89)
French0.8%(73)
Polish0.7%(69)
Arab0.4%(41)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.4%(41)
Norwegian0.4%(39)
Greek0.3%(27)
Brazilian0.3%(26)
Welsh0.2%(20)
Australian0.1%(13)
Austrian0.1%(10)
Czech0.1%(10)
Russian0.1%(8)
Canadian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(966)
Married63%(2,389)
Widowed3.7%(141)
Divorced7.8%(294)
Women 15+
Never married31.4%(1,394)
Married50.9%(2,255)
Widowed7.5%(334)
Divorced10.2%(450)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay, Alabama?

Clay, Alabama has about 9,708 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay, Alabama?

The typical household in Clay, Alabama earns about $70,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay, Alabama expensive?

In Clay, Alabama, the median home is worth about $167,700, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in Clay, Alabama?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clay, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay, Alabama?

About 3.6% of people in Clay, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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