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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 2025 population of 817. Clay City is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 854 in 2020.

The average household income in Clay City is $69,339 with a poverty rate of 27.82%.The median age in Clay City is 40.7 years: 42.7 years for males, and 36 years for females.

817
Total Population
459
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.85%
Growth

Clay City Population

Clay City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clay City includes 96.24% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White71696.24%
Two or more races172.28%
Black or African American91.21%
Other race20.27%

Clay City Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clay City's average per capita income is $36,985. Household income levels show a median of $53,750. The poverty rate stands at 27.82%.

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$86,250-
Families$55,500$82,125
Households$53,750$69,339
Non Families$34,205$40,457

$36,985

Average Income

$53,750

Median Household Income

27.82%

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)