Clay City, Illinois
Clay City: Township in Clay County, Illinois
About
Clay City is a township located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 959 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 898 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Clay City
| Population : | 898 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Clay County |
| Postal code : | 62824 |
| Area : | 40.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:06:30 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clay City is located at 38°41'19"N 88°21'15"W (38.6886600, -88.3542100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clay City decreased by 6.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 959 | - | census |
| 2011 | 956 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 956 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 943 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 935 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 928 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 921 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 914 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 914 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 908 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 898 | -1.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,259 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,039 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,516 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,926 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 81.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 21.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 791 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
Clay City zip code is 62824.
County name: Clay, County
fips: 17025
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $283,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,612 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $470 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $912 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,769 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,922 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,836 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 162,406 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,721 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,193 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,669 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 824 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 429 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 199 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 135 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 564 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 671 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,461.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.85 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $308,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,775 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $514 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,301 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,503 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.05 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 72,111 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 175,878 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 222,217 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 683,357 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,730 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $75,355 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,578 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,838 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,550 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 998 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 951 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,717 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 401 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,239 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,669.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.98 |
Schools in Clay City
College & universities near Clay City, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145707 | Olney Central College | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clay City, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Clay City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clay City Post Office | Clay City (IL) | 62824 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Clay City , Kentucky city in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 1,094 people.
- Clay City , Indiana township in Clay County, Illinois with a population of 840 people.
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flora | 4,831 | City in Illinois |
| Louisville | 1,087 | Village in Illinois |
| Xenia | 371 | Village in Clay County, Illinois |
| Bible Grove | 320 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Hoosier | 313 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Oskaloosa | 308 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Iola | 134 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Sailor Springs | 91 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
