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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay City

Illinois · 1,000 residents · 1.782 sq mi
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Clay City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,800. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,000
+10%since 1990
from 909 in 1990
1990 – 2025
561 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 510 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
−9%since 1990
from 41.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6957788629451K1990201020202024Clay City
2024723
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,235 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,776
+48%since 1990
from $9,332 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$319
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
25.7% rent
1.4
−19%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(907)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(990)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.3%(13)
1
+128%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.7%
+16.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay City, Illinois?

Clay City, Illinois has about 1,000 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clay City, Illinois?

The typical household in Clay City, Illinois earns about $25,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay City, Illinois expensive?

In Clay City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $36,800, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Clay City, Illinois?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clay City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay City, Illinois?

About 16.4% of people in Clay City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay City, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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