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Clay

Kentucky · 1,031 residents · 0.862 sq mi
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Clay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,784. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,700. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,031
−13%since 2000
from 1,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,196 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9351K1K1K1K1990201020202024Clay
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,784
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,038
+29%since 2000
from $15,545 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(958)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.2%(12)
Diversity Score7.8%(80)
Diversity Score
8
+307%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay, Kentucky?

Clay, Kentucky has about 1,031 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay, Kentucky?

The typical household in Clay, Kentucky earns about $33,784 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 $62,700, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Clay, Kentucky?

About 7.7% 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 23.1% of people in Clay, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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