Clay Center, KS

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Clay Center Overview

4,154
TOTAL POPULATION
2,127
MALE POPULATION
2,027
FEMALE POPULATION
104.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.30
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,465
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,462
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,208
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,746
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Clay Center Zip Codes

Clay Center Area Codes

Race in Clay Center

The most populous races in Clay Center are White / Caucasian (3,974 | 95.7%), Black / African American (145 | 3.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (92 | 2.2%).
Race in Clay Center
Race# Population% Population
Asian90.2%
Black / African American1453.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino922.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,97495.7%
Two or more Races260.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total4,154100.0%

Ancestry in Clay Center

The most populous ancestries reported in Clay Center are German (932 | 22.4%), English (667 | 16.1%), American (407 | 9.8%), Irish (391 | 9.4%), and Swedish (265 | 6.4%), together accounting for 64.1% of all Clay Center residents.
Ancestry in Clay Center
Ancestry# Population% Population
African30.1%
American4079.8%
Australian411.0%
Belgian70.2%
Bhutanese90.2%
British350.8%
Czech160.4%
Czechoslovakian411.0%
Dutch651.6%
English66716.1%
European842.0%
French962.3%
French Canadian160.4%
German93222.4%
Irish3919.4%
Mexican862.1%
Norwegian591.4%
Russian411.0%
Scandinavian210.5%
Scotch-Irish541.3%
Scottish370.9%
Subsaharan African30.1%
Swedish2656.4%
Welsh481.2%
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Immigrants in Clay Center

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Clay Center came from Europe (21 | 0.5%), Germany (21 | 0.5%), Western Europe (21 | 0.5%), Asia (9 | 0.2%), and Eastern Asia (9 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.0% of all Clay Center residents.
Immigrants in Clay Center
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia90.2%
Eastern Asia90.2%
Europe210.5%
Germany210.5%
Japan90.2%
Western Europe210.5%
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Sex and Age in Clay Center

Sex and Age in Clay Center

The most populous age groups in Clay Center are 10 to 14 Years (221 | 10.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (200 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Clay Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years146 (6.9%)75 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Years172 (8.1%)121 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years221 (10.4%)185 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Years71 (3.3%)52 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Years147 (6.9%)123 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years40 (1.9%)67 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years166 (7.8%)109 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years191 (9.0%)74 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years121 (5.7%)134 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years108 (5.1%)60 (3.0%)
50 to 54 Years68 (3.2%)118 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years9 (0.4%)65 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years147 (6.9%)200 (9.9%)
65 to 69 Years82 (3.9%)127 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years199 (9.4%)133 (6.6%)
75 to 79 Years150 (7.0%)40 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years11 (0.5%)165 (8.1%)
85 Years and over78 (3.7%)179 (8.8%)
Total2,127 (100.0%)2,027 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Clay Center

Median Family Size in Clay Center

The median family size in Clay Center is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (801 | 75.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (174 | 16.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Clay Center
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple801 (75.6%)3.10
Single Male/Father84 (7.9%)2.62
Single Female/Mother174 (16.4%)2.45
Total Families1,059 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Clay Center

The median household size in Clay Center is 2.12 persons per household, with married-couple households (801 | 42.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.1 persons per household. non-family households (842 | 44.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Clay Center
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple801 (42.1%)3.10
Single Male/Father84 (4.4%)2.79
Single Female/Mother174 (9.1%)2.45
Non-family842 (44.3%)1.05
Total Households1,901 (100.0%)2.12

Household Size by Marriage Status in Clay Center

Out of a total of 1,901 households in Clay Center, 1,059 (55.7%) are family households, while 842 (44.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 624, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 766.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Clay Center
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-766 (40.3%)
2-Person Households624 (32.8%)76 (4.0%)
3-Person Households188 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households192 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households55 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,059 (55.7%)842 (44.3%)

Female Fertility in Clay Center

Fertility by Age in Clay Center

Average fertility rate in Clay Center is 124.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 284.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Clay Center
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years85 (100.0%)284.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total85 (100.0%)124.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Clay Center

22.4% of women with births (85) in Clay Center are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 77.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 77.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Clay Center
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years19 (22.4%)66 (77.6%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (22.4%)66 (77.6%)

Fertility by Education in Clay Center

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Clay Center
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma19 (22.4%)112.0
College or Associate's Degree66 (77.6%)268.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total85 (100.0%)124.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Clay Center

77.6% of women with births in Clay Center are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Clay Center
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (22.4%)66 (77.6%)

Income in Clay Center

Income Overview in Clay Center

Per Capita Income in Clay Center is $28,465, while median incomes of families and households are $69,462 and $53,208 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,154$28,465
Median Family Income1,059$69,462
Mean Family Income1,059$72,653
Median Household Income1,901$53,208
Mean Household Income1,901$56,871
Income Deficit1,059$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,1549.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,15490.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,1540.38

Earnings by Sex in Clay Center

Average Earnings in Clay Center are $34,616, $36,597 for men and $33,050 for women, a difference of 9.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Clay Center
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,013 (54.5%)$36,597
Female844 (45.5%)$33,050
Total1,857 (100.0%)$34,616

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Clay Center

The most common earnings brackets in Clay Center are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (183 | 18.1%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (111 | 13.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Clay Center
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less66 (6.5%)12 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)45 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49933 (3.3%)15 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99944 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49926 (2.6%)61 (7.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99911 (1.1%)19 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49928 (2.8%)61 (7.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99939 (3.8%)26 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49942 (4.2%)43 (5.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)62 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99929 (2.9%)52 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999177 (17.5%)65 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99918 (1.8%)96 (11.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (0.7%)15 (1.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (0.7%)73 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99947 (4.6%)69 (8.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999138 (13.6%)14 (1.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99974 (7.3%)111 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999183 (18.1%)5 (0.6%)
$100,000+44 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,013 (100.0%)844 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Clay Center

Average earnings in Clay Center are $55,608 for men and $34,225 for women, a difference of 38.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,317, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $52,014. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,510, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,813.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Clay Center
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$52,014$22,813
College or Associate's Degree$56,544$38,510
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$72,317$0
Total$55,608$34,225

Family Income in Clay Center

Family Income Brackets in Clay Center

According to the Clay Center family income data, there are 265 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Clay Center
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000666.2%
$10,000 to $14,999343.2%
$15,000 to $24,999292.7%
$25,000 to $34,999444.2%
$35,000 to $49,99913412.7%
$50,000 to $74,99926525.0%
$75,000 to $99,99922120.9%
$100,000 to $149,99923221.9%
$150,000 to $199,999333.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Clay Center

6-person families (55 | 5.2%) account for the highest median family income in Clay Center with $103,083 per family, while 2-person families (624 | 58.9%) have the highest median income of $33,382 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Clay Center
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families624 (58.9%)$66,763
3-Person Families188 (17.7%)$0
4-Person Families13 (1.2%)$0
5-Person Families179 (16.9%)$87,356
6-Person Families55 (5.2%)$103,083
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,059 (100.0%)$69,462

Family Income by Number of Earners in Clay Center

The median family income in Clay Center is $69,462, with families comprising 2 earners (443) having the highest median family income of $93,348, while families with no earners (375) have the lowest median family income of $38,583, accounting for 41.8% and 35.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Clay Center
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners375 (35.4%)$38,583
1 Earner207 (19.6%)$69,821
2 Earners443 (41.8%)$93,348
3+ Earners34 (3.2%)$79,861
Total1,059 (100.0%)$69,462

Household Income in Clay Center

Household Income Brackets in Clay Center

With 506 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Clay Center, accounting for 26.6% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Clay Center
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000673.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991528.0%
$15,000 to $24,99933517.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991206.3%
$35,000 to $49,99920710.9%
$50,000 to $74,99950626.6%
$75,000 to $99,99923412.3%
$100,000 to $149,99923212.2%
$150,000 to $199,999321.7%
$200,000+150.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Clay Center

The median household income in Clay Center is $53,208, with the highest median household income of $69,113 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 581 households (30.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,185, with 216 households (11.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Clay Center
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years216 (11.4%)$24,185
25 to 44 Years416 (21.9%)$68,929
45 to 64 Years581 (30.6%)$69,113
65+ Years688 (36.2%)$41,167
Total1,901 (100.0%)$53,208

Poverty in Clay Center

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Clay Center

With 12.8% poverty level for males and 10.9% for females among the residents of Clay Center, 16 and 17 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29 males (82.9%) and 66 females (53.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Clay Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (43.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years40 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)13 (9.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years29 (82.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years16 (11.8%)66 (53.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years35 (11.6%)12 (5.8%)
45 to 54 Years15 (8.9%)41 (23.0%)
55 to 64 Years25 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)30 (12.4%)
75 Years and over37 (17.4%)41 (11.1%)
Total261 (12.8%)217 (10.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Clay Center

According to the poverty statistics in Clay Center, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Clay Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years82 (56.2%)75 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years273 (87.2%)139 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years80 (100.0%)130 (90.9%)
15 Years25 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years6 (17.1%)40 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years120 (88.2%)57 (46.3%)
25 to 34 Years187 (100.0%)162 (92.0%)
35 to 44 Years268 (88.4%)196 (94.2%)
45 to 54 Years153 (91.1%)137 (77.0%)
55 to 64 Years131 (84.0%)265 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years278 (100.0%)212 (87.6%)
75 Years and over176 (82.6%)330 (88.9%)
Total1,779 (87.2%)1,779 (89.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Clay Center

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Clay Center show that 5.7% or 46 of the total 801 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 7.5%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Clay Center
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children457 (92.5%)37 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children206 (95.8%)9 (4.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total755 (94.3%)46 (5.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Clay Center

According to the poverty data in Clay Center, 30.9% or 26 single-father households and 37.9% or 66 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (65.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 66 households (81.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Clay Center
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children26 (65.0%)66 (81.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (30.9%)66 (37.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Clay Center

The poverty data for Clay Center shows that 46 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 92 of the single-parent households (35.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (7.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 92 household (76.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Clay Center
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children37 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)92 (76.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (5.7%)92 (35.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Clay Center

Employment by Class of Employer in Clay Center

Among the 1,721 employed individuals in Clay Center, private company employees (880 | 51.1%), self-employed (not incorporated) (282 | 16.4%), and local government employees (168 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Clay Center
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees88051.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)221.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)28216.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1448.4%
Local Government Employees1689.8%
State Government Employees764.4%
Federal Government Employees1498.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,721100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Clay Center

According to the labor force statistics for Clay Center, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,197), 54.6% or 1,746 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 26 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 100.0% or 74 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.3% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Clay Center
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years58 (67.4%)6 (10.3%)
20 to 24 Years178 (65.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years66 (61.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years177 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years429 (82.5%)20 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years247 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years265 (76.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years193 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over59 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,746 (54.6%)26 (1.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Clay Center

According to labor force statistics for Clay Center, 75.0% of individuals (1,258) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,677) are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 19 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.5% or 449 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.9% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Clay Center
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma406 (70.0%)28 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree403 (76.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher449 (86.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,258 (75.0%)25 (1.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Clay Center

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Clay Center are Community & Social Service (185 | 10.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (114 | 6.7%), Management (105 | 6.2%), Business & Financial (99 | 5.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (98 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Clay Center

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Clay Center, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (83.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Clay Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Management43 (40.9%)62 (59.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)99 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 66 (35.7%)119 (64.3%)
Education, Arts & Media28 (43.1%)37 (56.9%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16 (16.3%)82 (83.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating15 (13.2%)99 (86.8%)
Health Technologists15 (21.1%)56 (78.9%)
Total (Category)167 (30.6%)379 (69.4%)
Total (Overall)912 (53.7%)787 (46.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Clay Center are Food Preparation & Serving (84 | 4.9%), Personal Care & Service (64 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (31 | 1.8%), Healthcare Support (17 | 1.0%), and Security & Protection (7 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Clay Center

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Clay Center, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (76.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (61.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Clay Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving38 (45.2%)46 (54.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (38.7%)19 (61.3%)
Personal Care & Service15 (23.4%)49 (76.6%)
Total (Category)72 (35.5%)131 (64.5%)
Total (Overall)912 (53.7%)787 (46.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Clay Center are Office & Administration (179 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (140 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Clay Center

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Clay Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related39 (27.9%)101 (72.1%)
Office & Administration18 (10.1%)161 (89.9%)
Total (Category)57 (17.9%)262 (82.1%)
Total (Overall)912 (53.7%)787 (46.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Clay Center are Construction & Extraction (110 | 6.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (83 | 4.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Clay Center

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Clay Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)912 (53.7%)787 (46.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Clay Center are Production (200 | 11.8%), Material Moving (122 | 7.2%), and Transportation (116 | 6.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Clay Center

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Clay Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Production200 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation101 (87.1%)15 (12.9%)
Material Moving122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)423 (96.6%)15 (3.4%)
Total (Overall)912 (53.7%)787 (46.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Clay Center

Employment Industries in Clay Center

The major employment industries in Clay Center include Manufacturing (283 | 16.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (253 | 14.9%), Retail Trade (187 | 11.0%), Educational Services (149 | 8.8%), and Construction (145 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Clay Center

Employment Industries by Sex in Clay Center

The Clay Center industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (85.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Clay Center
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing214 (75.6%)69 (24.4%)
Wholesale Trade20 (46.5%)23 (53.5%)
Retail Trade76 (40.6%)111 (59.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (14.5%)47 (85.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support59 (86.8%)9 (13.2%)
Educational Services62 (41.6%)87 (58.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance71 (28.1%)182 (71.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services38 (41.8%)53 (58.2%)
Public Administration58 (46.0%)68 (54.0%)
Total912 (53.7%)787 (46.3%)

Education in Clay Center

School Enrollment in Clay Center

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,056 students in Clay Center are middle school (339 | 32.1%), elementary school (284 | 26.9%), and college / undergraduate (151 | 14.3%).
School Enrollment in Clay Center
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool474.4%
Kindergarten464.4%
Elementary School28426.9%
Middle School33932.1%
High School14213.5%
College / Undergraduate15114.3%
Graduate / Professional474.4%
Total1,056100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Clay Center

Out of a total of 1,056 students who are enrolled in schools in Clay Center, 137 (13.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 919 (87.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 75 (25.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 36 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Clay Center
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old218 (74.4%)75 (25.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds356 (87.7%)50 (12.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over53 (81.5%)12 (18.5%)
Total919 (87.0%)137 (13.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Clay Center

Education (258 | 34.2%), business (126 | 16.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (97 | 12.9%), visual & performing arts (71 | 9.4%), and science & technology (34 | 4.5%) are the most common fields of study among 755 individuals in Clay Center who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Clay Center
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics202.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9712.9%
Physical & Health Sciences162.1%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences152.0%
Engineering162.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies222.9%
Science & Technology344.5%
Business12616.7%
Education25834.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History344.5%
Visual & Performing Arts719.4%
Communications263.4%
Arts & Humanities202.6%
Total755100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Clay Center

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Clay Center

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Clay Center are males with 2 vehicles (477, accounting for 51.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (291, making up 60.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Clay Center
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle49 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle194 (20.8%)243 (30.9%)
2 Vehicles477 (51.2%)291 (37.0%)
3 Vehicles161 (17.3%)211 (26.8%)
4 Vehicles37 (4.0%)22 (2.8%)
5 or more Vehicles13 (1.4%)20 (2.5%)
Total931 (100.0%)787 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Clay Center

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Clay Center are 5 to 9 minutes (719 commuters, 44.5%), less than 5 minutes (233 commuters, 14.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (221 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Clay Center
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes23314.4%
5 to 9 Minutes71944.5%
10 to 14 Minutes22113.7%
15 to 19 Minutes322.0%
20 to 24 Minutes1006.2%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes493.0%
35 to 39 Minutes261.6%
40 to 44 Minutes442.7%
45 to 59 Minutes744.6%
60 to 89 Minutes835.1%
90 or more Minutes352.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Clay Center

The most common commute times in Clay Center are 5 to 9 minutes (485 commuters, 54.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (234 commuters, 32.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Clay Center
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes85 (9.6%)148 (20.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes485 (54.6%)234 (32.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes80 (9.0%)141 (19.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes32 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes2 (0.2%)98 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes41 (4.6%)8 (1.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes26 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)44 (6.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes35 (3.9%)39 (5.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes67 (7.5%)16 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes35 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Clay Center

The most frequent times of departure to work in Clay Center are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (205, 23.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (163, 22.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Clay Center
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM16 (1.8%)19 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM112 (12.6%)18 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM62 (7.0%)27 (3.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM166 (18.7%)70 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM181 (20.4%)65 (8.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM205 (23.1%)163 (22.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM83 (9.3%)46 (6.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12 (1.3%)34 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (0.2%)82 (11.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM29 (3.3%)139 (19.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (0.8%)46 (6.3%)
Total888 (100.0%)728 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Clay Center

Occupancy by Ownership in Clay Center

Of the total 1,901 dwellings in Clay Center, owner-occupied units account for 1,135 (59.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 766 (40.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Clay Center
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,13559.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units76640.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,901100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Clay Center

Occupancy by Household Size in Clay Center
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household76640.3%
2-Person Household70036.8%
3-Person Household1889.9%
4+ Person Household24713.0%
Total Housing Units1,901100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Clay Center

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Clay Center
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household367 (47.9%)399 (52.1%)
2-Person Household454 (64.9%)246 (35.1%)
3-Person Household108 (57.5%)80 (42.5%)
4+ Person Household206 (83.4%)41 (16.6%)
Total Housing Units1,135 (59.7%)766 (40.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Clay Center

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Clay Center
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School63 (52.5%)57 (47.5%)
High School Diploma249 (39.9%)375 (60.1%)
College/Associate Degree418 (59.6%)283 (40.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher405 (88.8%)51 (11.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Clay Center

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Clay Center
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years39120.6%
35 to 44 Years24112.7%
45 to 54 Years25913.6%
55 to 64 Years32216.9%
65 to 74 Years22011.6%
75 to 84 Years27114.3%
85 Years and Over19710.4%
Total1,901100.0%

Housing Finances in Clay Center

Median Income by Occupancy in Clay Center

Median Income by Occupancy in Clay Center
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,135 (59.7%)$68,247
Renter-Occupied766 (40.3%)$23,641
Average1,901 (100.0%)$53,208

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Clay Center

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Clay Center
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)66 (8.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99963 (5.6%)90 (11.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99916 (1.4%)137 (17.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99967 (5.9%)115 (15.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99979 (7.0%)41 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999142 (12.5%)66 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999296 (26.1%)210 (27.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999214 (18.9%)19 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999210 (18.5%)22 (2.9%)
$150,000 or more48 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,135 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Clay Center

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Clay Center
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30063 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499194 (17.1%)124 (16.2%)
$500 to $799398 (35.1%)284 (37.1%)
$800 to $99999 (8.7%)124 (16.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499239 (21.1%)131 (17.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99992 (8.1%)19 (2.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49950 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,135 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Clay Center

Housing Structures in Clay Center

Housing Structures in Clay Center
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,53780.8%
Single Unit, Attached502.6%
2 Unit Apartments402.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments120.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments170.9%
10 or more Apartments23112.1%
Mobile Home / Other140.7%
Total1,901100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Clay Center

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Clay Center
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,104 (71.8%)433 (28.2%)
Single Unit, Attached31 (62.0%)19 (38.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)231 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total1,135 (59.7%)766 (40.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Clay Center

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Clay Center
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (1.1%)25 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms16 (1.4%)210 (27.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms238 (21.0%)410 (53.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms351 (30.9%)22 (2.9%)
8 or more Rooms517 (45.6%)99 (12.9%)
Total1,135 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Clay Center

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Clay Center
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,053 (92.8%)438 (57.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)66 (8.6%)
Electricity82 (7.2%)262 (34.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,135 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Clay Center

Household Vehicle Usage in Clay Center
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle27 (2.4%)187 (24.4%)
1 Vehicle242 (21.3%)425 (55.5%)
2 Vehicles535 (47.1%)154 (20.1%)
3 or more Vehicles331 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,135 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Clay Center

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Clay Center

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units559576
Median Property Value$124,200$116,000
Median Household Income$58,688$48
Monthly Housing Costs$521$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,799$31

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Clay Center

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Clay Center
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000119 (21.3%)17 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99957 (10.2%)200 (34.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999376 (67.3%)344 (59.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9997 (1.3%)15 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total559 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Clay Center

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Clay Center
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999146 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (7.3%)46 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999132 (23.6%)101 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999122 (21.8%)164 (28.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99985 (15.2%)92 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)125 (21.7%)
Total559 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Clay Center

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Clay Center
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x288 (51.5%)71,222 (12,364.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x112 (20.0%)405 (70.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x33 (5.9%)91 (15.8%)
4.0x or more126 (22.5%)53 (9.2%)
Total559 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Clay Center

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Clay Center
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80097 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499103 (18.4%)29 (5.0%)
$800 to $1,499359 (64.2%)206 (35.8%)
Total559 (100.0%)576 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Clay Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Clay Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Clay Center
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years787 (98.6%)11 (1.4%)
19 to 25 Years202 (81.5%)46 (18.5%)
26 to 34 Years349 (96.1%)14 (3.9%)
35 to 44 Years430 (87.9%)59 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years325 (93.9%)21 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years419 (99.5%)2 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years520 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older584 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,861 (96.2%)153 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Clay Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Clay Center
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born245 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen787 (98.6%)11 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen202 (81.5%)46 (18.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Clay Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Clay Center
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000604 (87.9%)83 (12.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999645 (95.8%)28 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999763 (95.0%)40 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999773 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,069 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Clay Center

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Clay Center
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6144 (58.8%)187 (76.3%)
6 to 18 Years194 (24.3%)633 (79.3%)
19 to 25 Years71 (28.6%)131 (52.8%)
25 to 34 Years87 (24.0%)278 (76.6%)
35 to 44 Years93 (19.0%)386 (78.9%)
45 to 54 Years105 (30.3%)282 (81.5%)
55 to 64 Years73 (17.3%)371 (88.1%)
65 to 74 Years513 (98.7%)384 (73.9%)
75 Years and over584 (100.0%)472 (80.8%)
Total1,864 (46.4%)3,124 (77.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Clay Center

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Clay Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years42 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years78 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years128 (21.2%)153 (23.5%)
65 to 74 Years55 (19.8%)20 (8.3%)
75 Years and over81 (38.0%)277 (74.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Clay Center

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Clay Center: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years55 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over41 (19.3%)61 (16.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Clay Center: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)22 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (12.7%)157 (42.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Clay Center: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years42 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years92 (15.2%)48 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (8.3%)
75 Years and over69 (32.4%)111 (29.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Clay Center: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years59 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years58 (9.6%)83 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over39 (18.3%)276 (74.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Clay Center: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)41 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (8.3%)
75 Years and over27 (12.7%)29 (7.8%)

Technology Access in Clay Center

Computing Device Access in Clay Center

Computing Device Access in Clay Center
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,15560.8%
Smartphone1,37372.2%
Tablet89647.1%
No Computing Device38820.4%
Total1,901100.0%

Internet Access in Clay Center

Internet Access in Clay Center
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet271.4%
Broadband Home1,05555.5%
Cellular Data Only23712.5%
Satellite Internet512.7%
No Internet50226.4%
Total1,901100.0%

Clay Center Summary

Clay Center is a city located in Clay County, Kansas, United States. It is the county seat of Clay County and is located along the Republican River. The population was 3,541 at the 2010 census.

History

Clay Center was founded in 1872 and was named after Henry Clay, a prominent statesman from Kentucky. The city was incorporated in 1873 and was the first city in Clay County. The city was originally a stop on the Union Pacific Railroad and was a major shipping point for cattle and grain.

Geography

Clay Center is located at 39°19'25" North, 97°10'25" West (39.323750, -97.173611). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Clay Center is a small rural community with a diverse economy. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabrication company, and a food processing plant. The city also has a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,541 people, 1,521 households, and 945 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,619.2 people per square mile (625.2/km2). There were 1,717 housing units at an average density of 786.2 per square mile (303.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.45% White, 0.17% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.
There were 1,521 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,813, and the median income for a family was $41,944. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Clay Center?
Total Population of Clay Center is 4,154.
What is the Total Male Population of Clay Center?
Total Male Population of Clay Center is 2,127.
What is the Total Female Population of Clay Center?
Total Female Population of Clay Center is 2,027.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Clay Center?
There are 104.93 Males per 100 Females in Clay Center.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Clay Center?
There are 95.30 Females per 100 Males in Clay Center.
What is the Median Population Age in Clay Center?
Median Population Age in Clay Center is 42.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Clay Center
Average Family Size in Clay Center is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Clay Center
Average Household Size in Clay Center is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Clay Center?
Per Capita income in Clay Center is $28,465.
What is the Median Family Income in Clay Center?
Median Family Income in Clay Center is $69,462.
What is the Median Household income in Clay Center?
Median Household Income in Clay Center is $53,208.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Clay Center?
Income or Wage Gap in Clay Center is 9.7%.
Women in Clay Center earn 90.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Clay Center?
Inequality or Gini Index in Clay Center is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Clay Center?
There are 1,746 People in the Labor Forcein in Clay Center.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Clay Center?
54.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Clay Center.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Clay Center?
Unemployment Rate in Clay Center is 1.5%.