Clay Center City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 4564 people, 1979 households, and 1259 families living in the city. The population density was 1762.4 people per square mile (680.47/kmē), it is Kansas's 95th most densely populated city. There were 2191 housing units at an average density of 845.9 per square mile (326.6/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.24 persons, and the average family size was 2.83 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 23% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males. The median age is 43.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Clay Center City was 39.6 and 46.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 4472 White, 29 Black or African American, 15 American Indian, 9 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 36 from two or more races and 3 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31531, making it the 302nd wealthiest city by median household income among the Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $45567, it is 137th wealthiest city by median family income in Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $19128, making it the 86th highest city by per capita income in Kansas. The median income is $17365, Males have a median income of $26569 versus $11069 for females.
In 2000, 1001 pupils and students, of which 458 are male and 543 are female, 21.93% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 110 nursery or pri school, 87 kindergarten, 479 elementary school, 203 high school and 122 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4564 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4566 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4556 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4502 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4437 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4376 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4332 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4320 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4319 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4368 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4442 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 57 | 53 | 110 |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 57 | 87 |
| Elementary school | 252 | 227 | 479 |
| High school | 100 | 103 | 203 |
| College or graduate school | 19 | 103 | 122 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Center city, Kansas | $31531 | $45567 | $19128 |
| Clay County, Kansas | $33965 | $41103 | $17939 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |