Clay Center City, Nebraska
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 861 residents, 343 households, and 244 families in the city. The population density was 1215.3 people per square mile (469.23/kmē), making its Nebraska's 206th most densely populated city. There were 373 housing units at an average density of 525.4 per square mile (202.86/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.5 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males. The median age was 38.3 years, The median age of males was 38.5 years, for females the median age was 38.1 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 96.17% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 0.23% American Indian, 0.93% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.93% from two or more races and 1.16% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36597, making its Nebraska's 131st highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $45893, making it the 108th wealthiest city by median family income among the Nebraska. The per capita income for the city was $17577, making it the 139th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Nebraska. The median income of city was $20469, Median income for males is $25865, compared with $15750 for females.
In 2000, 223 pupils and students, of which 48.43% are male and 51.57% are female, 25.9% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.04% nursery or pri school, 4.93% kindergarten, 47.53% elementary school, 33.63% high school and 9.87% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 861 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 861 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 858 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 840 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 829 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 818 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 805 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 784 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 769 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 760 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 751 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| Elementary school | 53 | 53 | 106 |
| High school | 42 | 33 | 75 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Center city, Nebraska | $36597 | $45893 | $17577 |
| Clay County, Nebraska | $34259 | $39541 | $16870 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |