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Clay City

County:
Clay County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.782
State:
Illinois

Clay City is a village located in Clay County, Illinois. Clay City has a 2026 population of 802. Clay City is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -5.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 853 in 2020.

The median household income in Clay City is $53,472 with a poverty rate of 32.5%. The median age in Clay City is 38.9 years: 43 years for males, and 33.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.3 males.

802
Total Population
450
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.99%
Growth

Clay City Population

Clay City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026802-8-0.99%
2025810-9-1.1%
2024819-8-0.97%
2023827-10-1.19%
2022837-8-0.95%
2021845-8-0.94%
2020853-1-0.12%
2019908-6-0.66%
201891400%
2017914-7-0.76%
2016921-7-0.75%
2015928-7-0.75%
2014935-8-0.85%
2013943-13-1.36%
201295600%
2011956-3-0.31%
201096510.1%

Median Age

Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 33.8 years
Male: 43 years

Clay City Adults

There are 482 adults, (114 of whom are seniors) in Clay City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 386 (53.4%)
Male: 337 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Clay City includes 96.82% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White70096.82%
Two or more races182.49%
Other race40.55%
Asian10.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race40.55%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White70096.82%
Two or more races182.49%
Asian10.14%

Clay City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Clay City 's average per capita income is $37,206. Household income levels show a median of $53,472. The poverty rate stands at 32.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,125-
Families$61,875$83,186
Households$53,472$67,655
Non Families$20,625$33,417

$37,206

Average Income

$53,472

Median Household Income

32.5%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)