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Clay Center, NE


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Clay Center, Nebraska

Clay Center, Nebraska, in Clay county, is 75 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 121 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 861.

The People and Families of Clay Center

In Clay Center, about 68% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clay Center had a median family income of $45,893. Clay Center has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Clay Center Housing

Clay Center has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Clay Center, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Clay Center strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Clay Center Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Clay Center College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Clay Center Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Clay Center, NE

Comparing Clay Center to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times73
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes58
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built24
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