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Cost of living in Clay summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Clay. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Clay is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Clay is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Clay is $250,060.
The median income in Clay is $81,920.
Clay's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Clay Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Clay | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 95 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Clay, AL Weather
The average high in Clay is 73.6° and the average low is 51.4°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Clay |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Clay Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Clay
The current population in Clay is 10,273. The population has increased 7.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,273 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 10,288 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 10,315 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 10,320 | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 9,936 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 9,888 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 9,653 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 9,685 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 9,659 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,682 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 9,699 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 9,699 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 9,659 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 9,593 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 9,527 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clay
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Clay is:
47.0% White with 4,828 White residents.
43.0% African American with 4,416 African American residents.
2.6% American Indian with 267 American Indian residents.
2.5% Asian with 254 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 158 Two Or More residents.
3.4% Hispanic with 350 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Clay | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.0% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 43.0% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Clay
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Clay is 53.1% female with 5,451 female residents.
Clay is 46.9% male with 4,822 male residents.
| Gender | Clay | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clay for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Clay completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Clay completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Clay completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Clay completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Clay completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Clay completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Clay completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Clay completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Clay completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Clay | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Clay, Alabama
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0.7% of households in Clay earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Clay earn $10,000 to $14,999.
16.4% of households in Clay earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Clay earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Clay earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.1% of households in Clay earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.7% of households in Clay earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.7% of households in Clay earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.9% of households in Clay earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in Clay earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Clay | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 16.4% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.1% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.7% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
