Clay
City in Jefferson County, Alabama
Clay is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 10,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 935 ft (285 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grayson Valley, 3.2 miles SW.
- 10,291residents (2020 Census)
- 935 ftelevation · 285 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.2 km²
- 913 / sq mipopulation density
- 35173ZIP code
About Clay
Clay is a city in northeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area in the north-central part of the state. Local government is run by a mayor and city council. As of the 2020 census, Clay had a population of 10,291.
Before incorporation on June 6, 2000, it was a census-designated place (CDP).
The oldest church in Jefferson County, Mount Calvary Presbyterian Church, is located in Clay. The congregation has been meeting continually since 1806, when it was established by early Scots-American settlers.
On January 23, 2012, a total of 231 homes and businesses were either damaged or destroyed when an EF3 tornado passed through several subdivisions. Damage was heavy in downtown Center Point. Some of the homes were flattened. Trees were snapped and uprooted along the path and the Center Point Elementary School was damaged. A sixteen-year-old student from Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School died before reaching cover during the tornado.
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Living in Clay
- Median household income
- $81,920
- Median home value
- $220,600
- Median rent
- $2,240/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Clay had 10,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 913 per sq mi (352 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clay at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.28 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6864° N, 86.6139° W |
| ZIP code | 35173 |
| Official website | clayalabama.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0115256 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clay
- Grayson Valley3.2 mi SW
- Pinson3.3 mi NW
- Trussville3.6 mi SE
- Center Point5.0 mi SW
- Argo6.3 mi E
- Springville8.3 mi NE
- Remlap8.4 mi N
- Margaret8.7 mi E
- Moody9.0 mi SE
- Leeds10.0 mi S
- Irondale10.5 mi S
- County Line10.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Clay
What county is Clay in?
Clay is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Clay, AL?
10,291 people lived in Clay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clay, AL?
The ZIP code of Clay is 35173.
What is the elevation of Clay?
935 feet (285 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clay?
Grayson Valley (3.2 mi), Pinson (3.3 mi), Trussville (3.6 mi), Center Point (5.0 mi), Argo (6.3 mi).
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