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Clay City

Illinois · 847 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 $45,104. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,200. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
847
−15%since 2000
from 1,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
475 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6957788629451K1990201020202024Clay City
2024723
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,104
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,317
+69%since 2000
from $13,776 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+3%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(990)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(825)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score2%(17)
Diversity Score
2
+62%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay City, Illinois?

Clay City, Illinois has about 847 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clay City, Illinois earns about $45,104 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 $66,200, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Clay City, Illinois?

About 11.6% 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 22.1% of people in Clay City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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