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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay City

Kentucky · 1,303 residents · 1.059 sq mi
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Clay City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $45,200. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,303
+4%since 1990
from 1,258 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,230 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+7%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Clay City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,272 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,745
+63%since 1990
from $6,611 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 33.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
56.9%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
43.1% rent
2.4
+8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,252)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,280)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(35)
3
+24%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.6%
+16.4 ptssince 1990
from 37.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clay City, Kentucky?

Clay City, Kentucky has about 1,303 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clay City, Kentucky earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay City, Kentucky expensive?

In Clay City, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $45,200, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Clay City, Kentucky?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clay City, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay City, Kentucky?

About 32.3% of people in Clay City, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay City, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay City, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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