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Clay City township

County:
Clay County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
40.231
State:
Illinois

Clay City township is located in Clay County, Illinois. Clay City township has a 2026 population of 1,095. Clay City township is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,138 in 2020.

The median household income in Clay City township is $71,049 with a poverty rate of 20.5%. The median age in Clay City township is 34.7 years: 40.3 years for males, and 29.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.8 males.

1.1K
Total Population
27
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.9%
Growth

Clay City township Population

Clay City township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Clay City township includes 97.07% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (97.07%)

Two or more races (1.98%)

Black or African American (0.78%)

Other race (0.17%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,12797.07%
Two or more races231.98%
Black or African American90.78%
Other race20.17%

Clay City township Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Clay City township's average per capita income is $45,081. Household income levels show a median of $71,049. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$97,880-
Families$85,341$90,482
Households$71,049$78,178
Non Families$40,588$51,321

$45,081

Average Income

$71,049

Median Household Income

20.5%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)