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Clay, KY
City in Webster County, Kentucky.
Population
996
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,156
ZIP codes
0
Clay and its ZIP codes
Clay at a glance
- Clay is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,250 a year, 4% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,400 (64% below Kentucky) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Clay, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clay, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,250
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$74,400
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
35.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (127), German Americans (44), French Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Clay.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,024
2,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,393
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.3M
FY 2026, $6,710 per person
How people get to work
Clay, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clay, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
635
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
51
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Clay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WheatcroftCity | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| DixonCity | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| ProvidenceCity | 6.6 mi | 6 |
| SturgisCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| NeboCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Breckinridge CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| ManitouCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MorganfieldCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| WaverlyCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| SlaughtersCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| MarionCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| SebreeCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| Cave-In-Rock, ILVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 19 mi | 17.9 |
| HansonCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clay, KY in?
- Clay is in Webster County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Clay, KY?
- About 996 people live in Clay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clay?
- Nearby places include Wheatcroft (2.5 mi), Dixon (6.6 mi), Providence (6.6 mi), Sturgis (10 mi), Nebo (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023