Clay, Kentucky
Clay: human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America.
About
Clay is a city located in the county of Webster in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,181 and a population density of 524 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,091 inhabitants.
The city was created 189 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Clay
| Population | 1,091 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Webster County |
| Different from | Clay County |
| Postal code | 42404 |
| Phone Area Codes | 270 |
| Area | 2.25 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4767,-87.8200 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Altitude | 381 feet / 116 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1837 (189 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:38:15 (15th October 2026) |
| Density | 484 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Clay is located at 37°28'36"N 87°49'12"W (37.4767100, -87.8200200).
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Weather
88°F
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Sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Clay decreased by 7.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,181 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,172 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,165 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,155 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,137 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,131 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,130 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,111 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,111 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,096 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,091 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,445 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,644 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,412 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,528 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.4% |
| White only, percent : | 95.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 374 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
Clay zip code is 42404.
County name: Webster, County
fips: 21233
Claysville
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $68,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $811 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $436 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $618 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,460 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.17 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,882 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 299,059 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 118,481 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,684 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,805 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,797 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 532 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 212 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 475 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 435 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,136.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.86 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Clay, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157304 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
| 156851 | Henderson Community College | Henderson (KY) | 42420-4699 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Clay, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Clay.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Post Office | Clay (KY) | 42404 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Clay, New York town of the United States. with a population of 54,375 people.
- Clay, Alabama city in Alabama, United States. with a population of 10,042 people.
Other cities in Webster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sebree | 1,523 | City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Clay distances to largest Kentucky cities