Clay, Pennsylvania
Clay: census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
About
Clay is a CDP located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,308 and a population density of 1,084 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,939 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Clay
| Population | 6,939 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Area | 5.82 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2184,-76.2555 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:09:56 (25th September 2026) |
| Density | 1,192 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Clay is located at 40°13'6"N 76°15'20"W (40.2184300, -76.2555100).
Clay map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Clay increased by 10% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,308 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,447 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,486 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,603 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,699 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,770 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,800 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,845 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,903 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,924 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,939 | 0.22% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Clay, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213400 | Lancaster Bible College | Lancaster (PA) | 17601-5036 |
Nearby Transit Stations (24)
Rail and bus stations connected to Clay, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Clay.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hopeland Post Office | Hopeland (PA) | 17533 |
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 Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempfield | 40,558 | A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. |
| Lancaster | 17,106 | City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| West Lampeter | 15,983 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ephrata | 13,801 | City of the state Washington, United States |
| Elizabethtown | 11,494 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Columbia | 10,295 | Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lititz | 10,022 | Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersville | 8,289 | City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,071 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Street | 7,578 | Census designated place |
| East Earl | 6,899 | Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Leacock | 5,783 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Union | 5,661 | Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania |
| New Holland | 5,547 | Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bethel | 5,293 | Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Manheim | 4,816 | Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Clay distances to largest Pennsylvania cities