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The Village of Clay City had a population of 723 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Clay City ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Clay City is located at latitude 38.6887 and longitude -88.3542 in Clay County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Clay City encompass a land area of 1.78 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Clay County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Clay City has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Clay City is located within Township of Clay City, a minor civil division (MCD) of Clay County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 723 (100%) |
| Population Density | 406 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 6 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,472 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,756 |
| Median Home Value | $83,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 369 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 209 (56.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 68 (18.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 92 (24.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 277 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Family Households | 176 (63.5%) |
The table below compares Clay City to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 805 | 45th |
| Population Density | # 1141 | 22nd |
| Median Household Income | # 1165 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1257 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 1215 | 17th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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