Clay

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

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Clay is a township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with 6,857 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Hopeland, 1.3 miles W.

About Clay

Clay Township is a township in north central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,887 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Clay

Median household income
$84,389
Median home value
$324,000
Median rent
$1,219/mo
Median age
41.7
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Clay, PA population

Clay had 6,857 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,857
Density312 per sq mi (120 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Clay at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyLancaster County
TypeTownship
Population6,857 (2020)
Land area21.99 sq mi (57.0 km²)
Water area0.75 sq mi (1.95 km²)
Coordinates40.2352° N, 76.2400° W
ZIP code17578
Official websiteclaytwp.com
Census code (GEOID)4207113960

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Clay

What county is Clay in?

Clay is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Clay, PA?

6,857 people lived in Clay at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Clay, PA?

The ZIP code of Clay is 17578.

What towns are near Clay?

Hopeland (1.3 mi), Brickerville (2.5 mi), Schoeneck (3.3 mi), Elizabeth (3.6 mi), Stevens (4.1 mi).

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