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Clay

Kentucky · 1,181 residents · 0.862 sq mi
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Clay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,803. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,181
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,370 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+1%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9351K1K1K1K1990201020202024Clay
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,803
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,766
+21%since 2000
from $15,545 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,165)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,157)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.8%(32)
Diversity Score
3
+44%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay, Kentucky?

Clay, Kentucky has about 1,181 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay, Kentucky?

The typical household in Clay, Kentucky earns about $39,803 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay, Kentucky expensive?

In Clay, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Clay, Kentucky?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clay, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay, Kentucky?

About 13.0% of people in Clay, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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