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Clay

Alabama · 10,291 residents · 11.275 sq mi
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Clay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,854. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,344 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $156,300. Households here earn about 30% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,291
+108%since 2000
from 4,947 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
+108%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+18%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,854
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,702
+39%since 2000
from $21,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,145
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
12.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,832)
Black0.7%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(20)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(185)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(5,560)
Black36.6%(3,766)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(404)
Asian0.8%(87)
Other0.1%(11)
Diversity Score66.4%(6,836)
Diversity Score
66
+1680%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay, Alabama?

Clay, Alabama has about 10,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay, Alabama?

The typical household in Clay, Alabama earns about $67,854 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 $156,300, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Clay, Alabama?

About 20.8% 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 10.6% 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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