Clay Center is a city located in Clay County Nebraska. Clay Center has a 2024 population of 729. It is also the county seat of Clay County. Clay Center is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 725 in 2020.
The average household income in Clay Center is $79,711 with a poverty rate of 3.81%. The median age in Clay Center is 40.1 years: 43.4 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clay Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 702 | 90% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 5% |
| Other race | 21 | 2.69% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 325 | 2.34 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Married | 177 | 2.92 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Non Family | 93 | 1.05 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Male | 37 | 2.38 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Female | 18 | 3.28 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
83.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 3.68% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 18.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 73 | 13.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 7% |
| High School Graduate | 191 | 35.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.29% |
| Some College | 112 | 20.63% |
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 | 499 | 485 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| Native American | 6 | 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 white people with a rate of 21.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,781 | $36,250 | $19,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,188 | $58,125 | $56,875 |
| High School Graduate | $40,536 | $55,357 | $27,014 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,833 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,396 | $56,488 | $28,295 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $63,333 | $27,727 |
$42,396
Average Earnings
$56,488
Average Male
$28,295
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.2% of Clay Center residents speak only English, while 2.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 17 | 2.43% |
| Multiple | 39 | 12 | 30.77% |
3.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.31%
Male Poverty Rate
4.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay Center is Multiple, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay Center is White, with 2.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.7% |
| Some College | 3.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.51% |
| Male Employed | 1.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $96,599 |
| Households | $72,083 | $79,711 |
| Married Families | $95,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,313 | $36,026 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
36
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 6.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
74.23%
Born in Clay Center
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
97.56% of Clay Center residents were born in the United States, with 74.23% having been born in Nebraska. 1.54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 734 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 733 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 732 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 731 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 730 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 729 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 728 | 8 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 720 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 723 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 725 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 726 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 723 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 722 | 6 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 716 | -16 | -2.19% |
| 2015 | 732 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 734 | -5 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 739 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 741 | -8 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 749 | -11 | -1.45% |
| 2010 | 760 | 0 | 0% |