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Clay

Pennsylvania · 1,869 residents · 2.236 sq mi
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Clay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,548. Population has declined 6% since 2019. Median home value is $227,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,869
−6%since 2019
from 1,998 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
836 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 894 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+34%since 2019
from 32.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K201020202024Clay
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,548
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,797 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$29,836
+3%since 2019
from $28,908 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $225,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,075 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 73.0% in 2019
24.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+7%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,909)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.8%(75)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score10.7%(214)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,686)
Black2.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(72)
Asian1.4%(27)
Other1.6%(30)
Diversity Score21.8%(407)
Diversity Score
22
+104%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−1%since 2019
from 21.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 67.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Female
46.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clay, Pennsylvania?

Clay, Pennsylvania has about 1,869 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clay, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Clay, Pennsylvania earns about $72,548 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 $227,600, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Clay, Pennsylvania?

About 24.0% 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 2.2% of people in Clay, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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