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Clay City

Kentucky · 1,193 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 $17,109. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,300. The poverty rate of 39.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,193
−8%since 2000
from 1,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+13%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Clay City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,109
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,663
+46%since 2000
from $10,745 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,300
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
55.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,280)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,125)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(35)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.3%(16)
Diversity Score11.4%(136)
Diversity Score
11
+325%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay City, Kentucky?

Clay City, Kentucky has about 1,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clay City, Kentucky earns about $17,109 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 $49,300, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Clay City, Kentucky?

About 3.7% 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 39.9% of people in Clay City, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay City, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay City, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 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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