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Clay City

Indiana · 878 residents · 0.539 sq mi
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Clay City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
878
−14%since 2000
from 1,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,629 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7198549901K1K1990201020202024Clay City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,316 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,501
+34%since 2000
from $15,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,001)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(814)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(24)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score11.2%(99)
Diversity Score
11
+471%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay City, Indiana?

Clay City, Indiana has about 878 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clay City, Indiana earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay City, Indiana expensive?

In Clay City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Clay City, Indiana?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clay City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay City, Indiana?

About 9.3% of people in Clay City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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