Clay
Census-designated place in Burleson County, Texas

Clay is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Burleson County, Texas, with 139 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 207 ft (63 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Snook, 10.4 miles NW.
- 139residents (2020 Census)
- 207 ftelevation · 63 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.5 km²
- 31 / sq mipopulation density
- 77879ZIP code
About Clay
Clay is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Burleson County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census and has a population of 139.
The community is located along Farm to Market Road 50 (FM 50) in southeastern Burleson County, approximately 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Snook, 5 miles (8 km) north of Independence, and 17 miles (27 km) miles north of Brenham.
The Snook Independent School District has served Clay since 1949.
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Clay had 139 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 139 |
|---|---|
| Density | 31 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clay at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Burleson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 139 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.45 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3885° N, 96.3449° W |
| ZIP code | 77879 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4815232 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clay
- Snook10.4 mi NW
- Somerville11.5 mi W
- Lyons11.7 mi W
- Beaver Creek13.6 mi W
- College Station13.9 mi N
- Tunis15.2 mi NW
- Navasota15.2 mi E
- Brenham16.2 mi S
- Bryan19.3 mi N
- Burton20.8 mi SW
- Anderson22.2 mi E
- Caldwell23.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clay
What county is Clay in?
Clay is in Burleson County, Texas.
What is the population of Clay, TX?
139 people lived in Clay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clay, TX?
The ZIP code of Clay is 77879.
What is the elevation of Clay?
207 feet (63 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clay?
Snook (10.4 mi), Somerville (11.5 mi), Lyons (11.7 mi), Beaver Creek (13.6 mi), College Station (13.9 mi).
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