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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clay Center

Nebraska · 861 residents · 0.731 sq mi
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Clay Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,597. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $57,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

861
+4%since 1990
from 825 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,178 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,129 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+7%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7227607988368741990201020202024Clay Center
2024802
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,597
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,068 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,577
+55%since 1990
from $11,314 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
23.6% rent
1.6
+14%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.7%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(818)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(26)
Asian0.9%(8)
Diversity Score10.2%(88)
10
+280%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.7%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay Center, Nebraska?

Clay Center, Nebraska has about 861 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clay Center, Nebraska?

The typical household in Clay Center, Nebraska earns about $36,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay Center, Nebraska expensive?

In Clay Center, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Clay Center, Nebraska?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clay Center, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay Center, Nebraska?

About 9.1% of people in Clay Center, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay Center, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay Center, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 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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