Clay City
Village in Clay County, Illinois

Clay City is a village in Clay County, Illinois, with 847 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sailor Springs, 5.5 miles N.
- 847residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 475 / sq mipopulation density
- 62824ZIP code
About Clay City
Clay City is a village in Clay County, Illinois, United States. The population was 847 at the 2020 census. Clay City was named for the Kentucky statesman Henry Clay.
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Living in Clay City
- Median household income
- $53,472
- Median home value
- $83,200
- Median rent
- $610/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Clay City had 847 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 847 |
|---|---|
| Density | 475 per sq mi (184 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clay City at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 847 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.78 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6858° N, 88.3486° W |
| ZIP code | 62824 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1714715 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clay City
- Sailor Springs5.5 mi N
- Flora6.9 mi W
- Noble7.1 mi E
- Louisville10.3 mi NW
- Cisne12.8 mi S
- Mount Erie13.4 mi SE
- Olney14.6 mi E
- Johnsonville15.3 mi SW
- Xenia15.9 mi W
- Calhoun16.6 mi E
- Jeffersonville17.1 mi S
- Parkersburg17.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clay City
What county is Clay City in?
Clay City is in Clay County, Illinois.
What is the population of Clay City, IL?
847 people lived in Clay City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clay City, IL?
The ZIP code of Clay City is 62824.
What is the elevation of Clay City?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clay City?
Sailor Springs (5.5 mi), Flora (6.9 mi), Noble (7.1 mi), Louisville (10.3 mi), Cisne (12.8 mi).
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