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Clay Center

Nebraska · 760 residents · 0.731 sq mi
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Clay Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,553. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $71,300. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
760
−12%since 2000
from 861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,040 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7227607988368741990201020202024Clay Center
2024802
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,553
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,597 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,376
+22%since 2000
from $17,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$402
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(818)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(26)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(88)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(709)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(15)
Diversity Score16.7%(127)
Diversity Score
17
+64%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−7%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay Center, Nebraska?

Clay Center, Nebraska has about 760 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clay Center, Nebraska earns about $43,553 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Clay Center, Nebraska?

About 20.1% 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 5.7% of people in Clay Center, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clay Center, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Clay Center, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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