Clay City, Kentucky
Clay City: City in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Clay City is a city located in the county of Powell in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,077 and a population density of 372 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,094 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1889.
Clay City is a beautiful town in Kentucky, located just south of Lexington. It has a population of about 1,100 people and is roughly the size of 2.9 square miles.
The city was founded in 1822 and named after Henry Clay—a former U.S. senator from Kentucky who played a major role in the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad, which connected the East Coast to California via the Central Pacific Railroad Company.
Clay City is also home to several historical sites such as Clay City Cemetery and Old Clay City Cemetery, where you can find headstones dating back as far as 1794. There are also many beautiful hiking trails around the area if you want to get some fresh air or go on an adventure!
Quick Facts about Clay City
| Population : | 1,094 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Powell County |
| Postal code : | 40312 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 2.9 km2 |
| Named for : | clay |
| Altitude : | 620 feet / 189 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1890 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:05:41 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 378 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 1.55% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Clay City is located at 37°51'33"N 83°55'7"W (37.8592500, -83.9185300).
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Demographics
The population of Clay City increased by 1.55% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,077 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,129 | 4.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,113 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,112 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,100 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,088 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,089 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,091 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,097 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,094 | -0.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 67,328 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 68,496 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 67,314 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 68,406 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 74.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,123 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,047 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $765 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 28,311 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 214,332 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 832,885 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,231,011 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,274,637 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,663 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,327 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,637 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,613 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,328 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,428 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 537 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,740 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 441 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,643 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,114.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 61.39 |
People born in Clay City (2)
People born in Clay City, including film director Millard Webb, artist Nellie Meadows, .
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Schools in Clay City
College & universities near Clay City, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156620 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond (KY) | 40475-3102 |
| 487904 | Kentucky Horseshoeing School | Richmond (KY) | 40475-1810 |
| 488217 | Medical Career & Technical College | Richmond (KY) | 40475-2614 |
| 156295 | Berea College | Berea (KY) | 40404-2182 |
| 157021 | American National University-Lexington | Lexington (KY) | 40509 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clay City, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
Post offices near Clay City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clay City Post Office | Clay City (KY) | 40312 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Clay City , Illinois township in Clay County, Illinois with a population of 898 people.
- Clay City , Indiana township in Clay County, Illinois with a population of 840 people.
Other cities in Powell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Powell County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stanton | 2,674 | City in Kentucky |
Distance to Other Cities
Clay City distances to largest Kentucky cities
