Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Clay Center, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

388

Median Agei

32.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%358

Two or More

4.1%16

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%13

Black

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%22

High School Diploma

60.7%147

Some College (<1 yr)

0.8%2

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%33

Associate's Degree

6.2%15

Bachelor's Degree

4.5%11

Master's Degree

0.8%2

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

5.4%

Graduate+

0.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,400

Median Renti

$908

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77%94

Renter-Occupied

23%28

Total Units

137

Homeownership

77%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%5

$50K–$100K

29.8%28

$100K–$150K

30.9%29

$150K–$200K

11.7%11

$200K–$300K

17%16

$300K–$500K

5.3%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

4.4%6

2000–2009

3.6%5

1990–1999

10.2%14

1980–1989

8.8%12

1970–1979

0.7%1

1950–1959

22.6%31

1940–1949

8%11

1939 or earlier

41.6%57

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82%100

Electricity

15.6%19

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,875

Mean Household Incomei

$69,682

Per Capita Incomei

$23,399

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

144

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%1

$10K–$15K

4.1%5

$15K–$20K

13.1%16

$20K–$25K

4.9%6

$30K–$35K

2.5%3

$35K–$40K

2.5%3

$40K–$45K

10.7%13

$45K–$50K

4.1%5

$50K–$60K

2.5%3

$60K–$75K

18%22

$75K–$100K

14.8%18

$100K–$125K

15.6%19

$125K–$150K

0.8%1

$150K–$200K

3.3%4

$200K+

2.5%3

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

120

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

131

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(1.6% of civilian adults)