CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Clay

California · 1,252 residents · 6.756 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Clay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $598,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,252
+5%since 2019
from 1,187 in 2019
2010 – 2024
185 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 176 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
46.4
−2%since 2019
from 47.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
1K1K1K1K1K201020202024Clay
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$89,792
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$36,684
+3%since 2019
from $35,487 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$598,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $582,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
92.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
7.8% rent
6.7
+2%since 2019
from 6.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(817)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(294)
Asian2.4%(28)
Other4%(48)
Diversity Score57.8%(687)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(813)
Black1.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(284)
Asian3.6%(45)
Other4.2%(53)
Diversity Score61.7%(772)
62
+7%since 2019
from 58 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
8.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.1 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 36.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
82.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
51.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
37.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
46.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
16.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Clay

Head to head

Compare Clay to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay, California?

Clay, California has about 1,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay, California?

The typical household in Clay, California earns about $89,792 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 $598,500.

How educated are people in Clay, California?

About 23.9% 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 3.5% of people in Clay, California live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →