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CITY · 2010 ACS

Clay

Pennsylvania · 1,559 residents · 2.236 sq mi
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Clay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $90,700. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,559
+1%vs 2011
vs 1,548 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
697 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 692 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+1%vs 2011
vs 43.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K201020202024Clay
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,727
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,159 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,917
−28%vs 2011
vs $37,522 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−18%vs 2011
vs 0.520 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $154,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $923 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−38.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.1% in 2011
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−32%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,548)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,454)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(40)
Asian2.8%(43)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(211)
Diversity Score
14
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 21.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Female
47.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay, Pennsylvania?

Clay, Pennsylvania has about 1,559 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Clay, Pennsylvania earns about $57,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clay, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Clay, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Clay, Pennsylvania?

About 23.4% 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 20.4% of people in Clay, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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