Clay County, Nebraska
Clay County: county in Nebraska, United States.
About
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,542 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,216 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clay Center. The county was created 155 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Clay County
| Population | 6,216 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County, Clay County |
| Area | 1485 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5244,-98.0513 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Capital | Clay Center |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:46:29 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Clay County Courthouse 'Nebraska' 6 image
Geography
Clay County is located at 40°31'28"N 98°3'5"W (40.5244300, -98.0512800). It has 6 neighbors: Adams County, Fillmore County, Hamilton County, Nuckolls County, Webster County and York County.
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Clay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
58°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
5 to 10 mph ESE
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Clay County
Official Website- Clay Center
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clay County decreased by 4.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,542 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,453 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,384 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,358 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,314 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,291 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,135 | -2.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,186 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,202 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,203 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,216 | 0.21% | estimation process |
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Other places with the same name (17)
- Clay County, Missouri county in North Carolina, United States. with a population of 253,463 people.
- Clay County, Florida county in Florida, United States. with a population of 221,770 people.
- Clay County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States. with a population of 64,690 people.
- Clay County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States. with a population of 26,246 people.
- Clay County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States. with a population of 19,631 people.
- Clay County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 19,352 people.
- Clay County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States. with a population of 15,976 people.
- Clay County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States. with a population of 14,375 people.
- Clay County, South Dakota county in Clay County South Dakota, United States. with a population of 14,246 people.
- Clay County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States. with a population of 13,112 people.
- Clay County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States. with a population of 13,079 people.
- Clay County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States. with a population of 11,505 people.
- Clay County, Texas county in Texas, United States. with a population of 10,550 people.
- Clay County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States. with a population of 8,341 people.
- Clay County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States. with a population of 8,025 people.
- Clay County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States. with a population of 7,629 people.
- Clay County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States. with a population of 2,866 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |