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Clay

California · 1,302 residents · 6.756 sq mi
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Clay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,847. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $796,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,302
−2%since 2023
from 1,325 in 2023
2010 – 2024
193 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 196 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.1
+8%since 2023
from 40.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1K1K1K1K1K201020202024Clay
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$102,847
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,313 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$41,916
+4%since 2023
from $40,149 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.360
+2%since 2023
from 0.353 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$796,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $732,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,469
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,435 in 2023
US average: $1,442
85.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
14.9% rent
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
65.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.7
+22%since 2023
from 6.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(919)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(330)
Asian1.4%(18)
Other4.4%(58)
Diversity Score56.9%(753)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(761)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(406)
Asian5.8%(76)
Other4.5%(59)
Diversity Score69.5%(904)
69
+22%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.0 min
+1%since 2023
from 34.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
55.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
12.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
14.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
73.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
20.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Clay, California?

Clay, California has about 1,302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay, California?

The typical household in Clay, California earns about $102,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay, California expensive?

In Clay, California, the median home is worth about $796,100, and the typical rent is about $1,469 a month.

How educated are people in Clay, California?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clay, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay, California?

About 6.8% of people in Clay, California 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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