Clay
City in Webster County, Kentucky
Clay is a city in Webster County, Kentucky, with 1,031 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 381 ft (116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wheatcroft, 2.4 miles W.
- 1,031residents (2020 Census)
- 381 ftelevation · 116 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 1,196 / sq mipopulation density
- 42404ZIP code
About Clay
Clay is a home rule-class city in Webster County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 1,031 at the 2020 census. Settled in 1837, the city is named for the statesman Henry Clay. In 2022, it became a wet city after a petition put the measure on the ballot.
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Living in Clay
- Median household income
- $61,250
- Median home value
- $74,400
- Median rent
- $772/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Clay had 1,031 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,031 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,196 per sq mi (462 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clay at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,031 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.86 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4759° N, 87.8203° W |
| ZIP code | 42404 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2115202 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clay
- Wheatcroft2.4 mi W
- Providence6.5 mi SE
- Dixon7.7 mi E
- Sturgis10.3 mi NW
- Nebo11.7 mi SE
- Breckinridge Center14.5 mi N
- Poole14.7 mi NE
- Morganfield15.1 mi N
- Manitou15.2 mi SE
- Waverly16.2 mi N
- Slaughters17.3 mi E
- Marion17.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clay
What county is Clay in?
Clay is in Webster County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Clay, KY?
1,031 people lived in Clay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clay, KY?
The ZIP code of Clay is 42404.
What is the elevation of Clay?
381 feet (116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clay?
Wheatcroft (2.4 mi), Providence (6.5 mi), Dixon (7.7 mi), Sturgis (10.3 mi), Nebo (11.7 mi).
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