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Clay

California · 1,195 residents · 6.756 sq mi
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Clay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $617,200. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,195
+1%vs 2011
vs 1,188 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 176 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
−2%vs 2011
vs 44.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K201020202024Clay
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,350
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $99,635 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,883
−7%vs 2011
vs $35,302 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.300 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$617,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $556,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $932 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.7% in 2011
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+15%vs 2011
vs 5.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(804)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(290)
Asian6.2%(74)
Other1.7%(20)
Diversity Score59.8%(710)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(891)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(242)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other2.1%(25)
Diversity Score47.3%(565)
Diversity Score
47
−21%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.5 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 40.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Foreign born
16.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay, California?

Clay, California has about 1,195 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay, California?

The typical household in Clay, California earns about $96,350 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 $617,200, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Clay, California?

About 20.1% 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 5.6% of people in Clay, California live below the federal poverty line.

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