Clay township is located in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Clay township has a 2024 population of 6,993. Clay township is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,856 in 2020.
The average household income in Clay township is $90,006 with a poverty rate of 5.39%. The median age in Clay township is 38.3 years: 33.1 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clay township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,580 | 95.95% |
| Other race | 122 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 84 | 1.22% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 1.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,517 | 2.72 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 1,746 | 3.1 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Non Family | 479 | 1.26 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Male | 184 | 3 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Female | 108 | 2.74 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 243 | 5.33% |
| Associates Degree | 309 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 694 | 15.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 362 | 7.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,628 | 35.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 684 | 15% |
| Some College | 640 | 14.04% |
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 | 4,346 | 3,463 | 1,001 |
| Hispanic | 147 | 135 | 46 |
| Other Race | 49 | 49 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 10 | 10 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 46.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,386 | $78,750 | $47,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,239 | $67,853 | $19,153 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,173 | $0 | $17,196 |
| Overall | $47,083 | $58,834 | $34,954 |
| Some College | $56,685 | $55,408 | $59,395 |
$47,083
Average Earnings
$58,834
Average Male
$34,954
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.67% of Clay township residents speak only English, while 11.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,482 | 369 | 5.69% |
5.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.06%
Male Poverty Rate
6.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay township is White, with 5.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay township is White, with 5.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.48% |
| High School | 7.25% |
| Some College | 2.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 2.7% |
| Female Employed | 0.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,315 | $98,925 |
| Households | $73,875 | $90,006 |
| Married Families | $88,387 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,269 | $49,379 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.2%
Male Marriage Rate
60.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
311
Number of Veterans
299
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| World War II | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 5.49% |
| Other Race | 37 | 75.51% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 16.33% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
82.01%
Born in Clay township
95.57%
Native Born
4.43%
Foreign Born
2.8%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
95.57% of Clay township residents were born in the United States, with 82.01% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.8% 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 | 7,143 | 30 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 7,113 | 30 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 7,083 | 30 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 7,053 | 30 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 7,023 | 30 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 6,993 | 30 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 6,963 | 30 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 6,933 | 25 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 6,908 | 52 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 6,856 | -66 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 6,922 | 19 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 6,903 | 57 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 6,846 | 44 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 6,802 | 30 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 6,772 | 68 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 6,704 | 99 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 6,605 | 117 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 6,488 | 40 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 6,448 | 126 | 1.99% |
| 2010 | 6,322 | 0 | 0% |