Clay is a CDP located in Sacramento County California. Clay has a 2024 population of 1,109. Clay is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -1.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,130 in 2020.
The average household income in Clay is $118,667 with a poverty rate of 6.36%. The median age in Clay is 40.9 years: 43.3 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,001 | 75.55% |
| Other race | 153 | 11.55% |
| Two or more races | 153 | 11.55% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.36% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 448 | 2.96 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Married | 235 | 3.53 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 134 | 1.46 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Female | 63 | 3.62 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 16 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 2.64% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 12.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 11.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 4.01% |
| High School Graduate | 276 | 29.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 4.54% |
| Some College | 337 | 35.55% |
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 | 672 | 656 | 139 |
| Hispanic | 225 | 184 | 11 |
| Other Race | 120 | 83 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 87 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $105,556 | $0 | $97,240 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,714 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,596 | $89,444 | $43,640 |
| Some College | $69,107 | $92,262 | $43,640 |
$67,596
Average Earnings
$89,444
Average Male
$43,640
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.22% of Clay residents speak only English, while 14.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 919 | 65 | 7.07% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 8 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 18 | 6 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 149 | 5 | 3.36% |
6.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.46%
Male Poverty Rate
6.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay is Asian, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay is Hispanic, with 2.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.18% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.16% |
| Female Employed | 11.89% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,667 | $129,596 |
| Households | $115,313 | $118,667 |
| Married Families | $143,210 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $71,896 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
146
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 11.51% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 23.97% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 47.83% |
| Other Race | 10 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
77.51%
Born in Clay
93.81%
Native Born
6.19%
Foreign Born
3.47%
Non Citizen
2.72%
Naturalized
93.81% of Clay residents were born in the United States, with 77.51% having been born in California. 3.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,109 | -6 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 1,115 | -6 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 1,121 | 28 | 2.56% |
| 2021 | 1,093 | -37 | -3.27% |
| 2020 | 1,130 | -57 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 1,187 | 104 | 9.6% |
| 2018 | 1,083 | -128 | -10.57% |
| 2017 | 1,211 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,209 | 96 | 8.63% |
| 2015 | 1,113 | -40 | -3.47% |
| 2014 | 1,153 | 80 | 7.46% |
| 2013 | 1,073 | -74 | -6.45% |
| 2012 | 1,147 | -41 | -3.45% |
| 2011 | 1,188 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 1,195 | 0 | 0% |