Clay is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. Clay has a 2024 population of 10,188. Clay is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,318 in 2020.
The average household income in Clay is $85,138 with a poverty rate of 10.33%. The median age in Clay is 40.1 years: 42 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,427 | 52.61% |
| Black or African American | 4,540 | 44.01% |
| Asian | 215 | 2.08% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 61 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,788 | 2.72 | 93 | 7 |
| Married | 2,280 | 2.77 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 686 | 1.09 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 502 | 3.77 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Male | 320 | 4.18 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
93.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 405 | 5.7% |
| Associates Degree | 765 | 10.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 961 | 13.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 506 | 7.12% |
| High School Graduate | 2,473 | 34.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 1,854 | 26.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,612 | 4,185 | 843 |
| Black | 2,304 | 2,182 | 531 |
| Asian | 109 | 109 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,382 | $55,313 | $50,114 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,875 | $82,404 | $54,661 |
| High School Graduate | $41,971 | $47,219 | $31,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $75,241 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,794 | $53,381 | $39,474 |
| Some College | $45,392 | $52,826 | $41,458 |
$45,794
Average Earnings
$53,381
Average Male
$39,474
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.61% of Clay residents speak only English, while 2.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,510 | 438 | 9.71% |
| White | 5,358 | 428 | 7.99% |
| Asian | 215 | 196 | 91.16% |
10.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.41%
Male Poverty Rate
9.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clay is Asian, with 91.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clay is White, with 7.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.58% |
| Some College | 6.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 26% |
| Female Employed | 3.3% |
| Male Employed | 2.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,405 | $90,621 |
| Households | $74,198 | $85,138 |
| Married Families | $102,718 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,778 | $57,336 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
701
Number of Veterans
542
Male Veterans
159
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 236 |
| First Gulf War | 195 |
| Vietnam | 194 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 35 to 54 | 163 |
| 75+ | 154 |
| 18 to 34 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 479 | 9.82% |
| Black | 222 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 36.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.82%
Born in Clay
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
1.28%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
97.78% of Clay residents were born in the United States, with 82.82% having been born in Alabama. 1.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,026 | -33 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 10,059 | -32 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 10,091 | -32 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 10,123 | -33 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 10,156 | -32 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 10,188 | -33 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 10,221 | -67 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 10,288 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 10,307 | -11 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 10,318 | 377 | 3.79% |
| 2019 | 9,941 | 32 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 9,909 | 40 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 9,869 | -33 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 9,902 | -54 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 9,956 | -31 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 9,987 | -9 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 9,996 | 28 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 9,968 | -53 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 10,021 | 49 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 9,972 | 0 | 0% |