Clay township is located in St. Clair County Michigan. Clay township has a 2024 population of 8,286. Clay township is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,447 in 2020.
The average household income in Clay township is $97,098 with a poverty rate of 10.7%. The median age in Clay township is 54.7 years: 54.7 years for males, and 54.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clay township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,088 | 95.32% |
| Two or more races | 171 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 155 | 1.83% |
| Other race | 61 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.09% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,865 | 2.19 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Married | 1,918 | 2.64 | 98.4 | 1.6 |
| Non Family | 1,428 | 1.26 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Female | 287 | 3.01 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Male | 232 | 3.22 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
92.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 418 | 6.31% |
| Associates Degree | 908 | 13.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 735 | 11.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 582 | 8.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,148 | 32.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 0.53% |
| Some College | 1,798 | 27.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,373 | 5,929 | 1,262 |
| Asian | 105 | 105 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 91 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,208 | $97,917 | $63,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,083 | $130,294 | $68,542 |
| High School Graduate | $35,804 | $51,419 | $16,062 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $44,038 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,922 | $72,108 | $31,424 |
| Some College | $61,277 | $75,868 | $32,013 |
$53,922
Average Earnings
$72,108
Average Male
$31,424
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.08% of Clay township residents speak only English, while 1.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,045 | 860 | 10.69% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 28 | 66.67% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Multiple | 171 | 4 | 2.34% |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 50% |
10.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.31%
Male Poverty Rate
12.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay township is Multiple, with 2.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.52% |
| High School | 11.89% |
| Some College | 6.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.42% |
| Female Employed | 15.24% |
| Male Employed | 3.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,811 | $113,670 |
| Households | $78,265 | $97,098 |
| Married Families | $95,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $66,981 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
532
Number of Veterans
522
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 331 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 270 |
| 75+ | 148 |
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 527 | 7.66% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.18%
Born in Clay township
96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
96.7% of Clay township residents were born in the United States, with 87.18% having been born in Michigan. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,041 | -49 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 8,090 | -49 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 8,139 | -49 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 8,188 | -49 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 8,237 | -49 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 8,286 | -49 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 8,335 | -49 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 8,384 | -56 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 8,440 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 8,447 | -463 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 8,910 | 44 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 8,866 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 8,873 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 8,872 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 8,877 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 8,890 | -14 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 8,904 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 8,916 | -63 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 8,979 | -68 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 9,047 | 0 | 0% |