Clay City
City in Powell County, Kentucky

Clay City is a city in Powell County, Kentucky, with 1,193 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stanton, 4.1 miles E.
- 1,193residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 1,126 / sq mipopulation density
- 40312ZIP code
About Clay City
Clay City is a home rule-class city in Powell County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,193 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Clay City
- Median household income
- $23,816
- Median home value
- $63,500
- Median rent
- $666/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Clay City had 1,193 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,193 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,126 per sq mi (435 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clay City at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Powell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,193 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8616° N, 83.9291° W |
| ZIP code | 40312 |
| Official website | claycity.ky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2115238 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clay City
- Stanton4.1 mi E
- Jeffersonville8.5 mi NE
- Camargo9.8 mi N
- Irvine11.6 mi S
- Ravenna12.1 mi S
- Mount Sterling14.1 mi N
- Winchester17.3 mi NW
- Frenchburg17.9 mi E
- Owingsville21.2 mi NE
- North Middletown21.8 mi NW
- Richmond22.2 mi SW
- Beattyville22.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clay City
What county is Clay City in?
Clay City is in Powell County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Clay City, KY?
1,193 people lived in Clay City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clay City, KY?
The ZIP code of Clay City is 40312.
What is the elevation of Clay City?
620 feet (189 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clay City?
Stanton (4.1 mi), Jeffersonville (8.5 mi), Camargo (9.8 mi), Irvine (11.6 mi), Ravenna (12.1 mi).
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