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Clay

Pennsylvania · 1,362 residents · 2.236 sq mi
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Population has declined 14% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $277,400. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,362
−14%since 2023
from 1,576 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
609 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 705 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
−4%since 2023
from 54.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K201020202024Clay
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$45,672
+4%since 2023
from $43,893 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+9%since 2023
from 0.419 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $265,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $916 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(29)
Diversity Score17.4%(275)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(101)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(15)
Diversity Score19.7%(268)
Diversity Score
20
+13%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+1%since 2023
from 28.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Female
46.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay, Pennsylvania?

Clay, Pennsylvania has about 1,362 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Clay, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clay, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $277,400, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Clay, Pennsylvania?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clay, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clay, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of people in Clay, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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