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Clay Center, Kansas, in Clay county, is 80 miles W of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 117 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city contains a population of approximately 4,564.
In Clay Center, about 59% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Clay Center, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Clay Center had a median family income of $45,567.
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Clay Center.
Clay Center has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Kansas.
In Clay Center, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Clay Center -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Clay Center to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Senior Citizens | |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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