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{{Short description|City in Clay County, Kansas}}
{{Short description|City in Clay County, Kansas}}
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|area_code = [[Area code 785|785]]
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===Climate===
===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Clay Center has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=955141&cityname=Clay+Center%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Clay Center, Kansas]</ref>
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Clay Center has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=955141&cityname=Clay+Center%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Clay Center, Kansas]</ref>

{{Weather box
|location = Clay Center, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present
|single line = Yes

|Jan record high F = 77
|Feb record high F = 85
|Mar record high F = 93
|Apr record high F = 99
|May record high F = 105
|Jun record high F = 116
|Jul record high F = 116
|Aug record high F = 117
|Sep record high F = 111
|Oct record high F = 101
|Nov record high F = 88
|Dec record high F = 76

|Jan avg record high F = 61.5
|Feb avg record high F = 68.1
|Mar avg record high F = 79.1
|Apr avg record high F = 85.9
|May avg record high F = 92.2
|Jun avg record high F = 97.9
|Jul avg record high F = 102.3
|Aug avg record high F = 101.1
|Sep avg record high F = 95.9
|Oct avg record high F = 87.8
|Nov avg record high F = 73.3
|Dec avg record high F = 63.6
|year avg record high F = 103.6

|Jan high F = 38.7
|Feb high F = 43.7
|Mar high F = 55.3
|Apr high F = 65.7
|May high F = 75.7
|Jun high F = 86.0
|Jul high F = 91.1
|Aug high F = 88.6
|Sep high F = 80.8
|Oct high F = 68.2
|Nov high F = 53.4
|Dec high F = 41.6
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|Jan mean F = 28.3
|Feb mean F = 32.5
|Mar mean F = 43.1
|Apr mean F = 53.4
|May mean F = 64.5
|Jun mean F = 74.9
|Jul mean F = 79.8
|Aug mean F = 77.2
|Sep mean F = 68.9
|Oct mean F = 55.9
|Nov mean F = 42.1
|Dec mean F = 31.5
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|Jan low F = 17.8
|Feb low F = 21.3
|Mar low F = 30.8
|Apr low F = 41.2
|May low F = 53.4
|Jun low F = 63.7
|Jul low F = 68.4
|Aug low F = 65.8
|Sep low F = 56.9
|Oct low F = 43.6
|Nov low F = 30.9
|Dec low F = 21.4
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|Jan avg record low F = -1.1
|Feb avg record low F = 3.7
|Mar avg record low F = 12.9
|Apr avg record low F = 26.0
|May avg record low F = 38.1
|Jun avg record low F = 51.3
|Jul avg record low F = 57.0
|Aug avg record low F = 55.1
|Sep avg record low F = 41.5
|Oct avg record low F = 26.6
|Nov avg record low F = 15.4
|Dec avg record low F = 4.0
|year avg record low F = -4.7

|Jan record low F = -23
|Feb record low F = -35
|Mar record low F = -15
|Apr record low F = 7
|May record low F = 21
|Jun record low F = 39
|Jul record low F = 45
|Aug record low F = 38
|Sep record low F = 25
|Oct record low F = 13
|Nov record low F = -6
|Dec record low F = -24

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|Jan precipitation inch = 0.72
|Feb precipitation inch = 1.09
|Mar precipitation inch = 1.94
|Apr precipitation inch = 2.83
|May precipitation inch = 4.90
|Jun precipitation inch = 4.50
|Jul precipitation inch = 3.98
|Aug precipitation inch = 4.13
|Sep precipitation inch = 2.89
|Oct precipitation inch = 2.24
|Nov precipitation inch = 1.49
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.14
|year precipitation inch =

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
|Jan precipitation days = 3.9
|Feb precipitation days = 4.3
|Mar precipitation days = 5.7
|Apr precipitation days = 7.9
|May precipitation days = 10.1
|Jun precipitation days = 8.4
|Jul precipitation days = 8.5
|Aug precipitation days = 8.1
|Sep precipitation days = 6.3
|Oct precipitation days = 6.1
|Nov precipitation days = 4.8
|Dec precipitation days = 3.8

|Jan snow inch = 3.1
|Feb snow inch = 2.0
|Mar snow inch = 0.8
|Apr snow inch = 0.6
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|Feb snow days = 1.7
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|source 1 = NOAA<ref name = NOAA>
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|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Clay CTR, KS
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|title = NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Topeka
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 1753
|1890= 2802
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===2020 census===
[[File:ClayCountyVeteransMural.jpg|thumb|Clay Center Veterans Mural (2020)<ref name="Rattanavong">{{Cite web|last=Rattanavong|first=Savannah|title=Clay Center mural series looks to attract attention, visitors to city|url=https://themercury.com/news/local/clay-center-mural-series-looks-to-attract-attention-visitors-to-city/article_50b3f538-8b67-5d6d-9b02-3ed2cd4ee0e9.html|access-date=2021-11-23|website=The Mercury|language=en}}</ref>]]
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 4,199 people, 1,809 households, and 1,116 families in Clay Center.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,315.9 per square mile (508.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 2,103 housing units at an average density of 659.0 per square mile (254.5/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 92.62% (3,889) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (91.86% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.86% (36) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.79% (33) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.79% (33) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.98% (41) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.98% (167) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 3.02% (127) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 1,809 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18; 48.2% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.8% of households consisted of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.7% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.1 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $43,191 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,863) and the median family income was $67,677 (+/- $6,899).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $45,605 (+/- $9,734) versus $21,250 (+/- $3,104) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,169 (+/- $2,538).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 8.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 1.2% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Clay%20Center%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
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The median income for a household in the city was $31,531, and the median income for a family was $45,567. Males had a median income of $29,526 versus $16,149 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,128. About 5.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,531, and the median income for a family was $45,567. Males had a median income of $29,526 versus $16,149 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $19,128. About 5.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.


== Arts and culture ==
== Arts and culture ==
The Piotique Festival is an annual pioneer and antique festival, featuring food, crafts, activities, live entertainment, and dancing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.claycenterchamber.com/piotique|title = Piotique Celebration &#124; Clay Center Chamber of Commerce}}</ref>
The Piotique Festival is an annual pioneer and antique festival, featuring food, crafts, activities, live entertainment, and dancing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.claycenterchamber.com/piotique|title = Piotique Celebration &#124; Clay Center Chamber of Commerce}}</ref>


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* [[Otto D. Unruh]], two-time [[Bethel College (Kansas)|Bethel College]] football coach and 21-year coaching career at Clay Center Kansas High School
* [[Otto D. Unruh]], two-time [[Bethel College (Kansas)|Bethel College]] football coach and 21-year coaching career at Clay Center Kansas High School
* [[William D. Vincent]], United States Representative
* [[William D. Vincent]], United States Representative
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==References==
==References==
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* [https://www.cityofclaycenter.com/ Clay Center - official]
* [https://www.cityofclaycenter.com/ Clay Center - official]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260611 Clay Center - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260611 Clay Center - Directory of Public Officials]
* [http://www.claycenterchamber.com/ Clay Center Chamber]
* [https://www.claycenterchamber.com/ Clay Center Chamber]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/clay%20center.pdf Clay Center city map], KDOT
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/clay%20center.pdf Clay Center city map], KDOT


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Latest revision as of 23:24, 31 May 2024

Clay Center, Kansas
City and county seat
Clay County Courthouse (2006)
Clay County Courthouse (2006)
Location within Clay County and Kansas
Location within Clay County and Kansas
KDOT map of Clay County (legend)
KDOT map of Clay County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°22′48″N 97°07′23″W / 39.38000°N 97.12306°W / 39.38000; -97.12306[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyClay
Founded1862
Incorporated1875
Government
 • MayorJames Thatcher
Area
[2]
 • Total
3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2)
 • Land3.19 sq mi (8.26 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,204 ft (367 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
4,199
 • Density1,300/sq mi (510/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67432
Area code785
FIPS code20-13625
GNIS ID485555[1]
Websitecityofclaycenter.com

Clay Center is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,199.[3]

History

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Clay Center was first settled in 1862.[4] It was named from its position near the geographical center of Clay County.[5]

The first post office was established in Clay Center on July 3, 1862.[6]

Clay Center was located on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads.[7]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.08 square miles (7.98 km2), all of it land.[8] Clay Center is unique, because it is the geographic midpoint between Los Angeles, California and New York City, the two largest American cities. Both cities are exactly 1,224 mi (1,970 km) from Clay Center.[9]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clay Center has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]

Climate data for Clay Center, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 77
(25) 		85
(29) 		93
(34) 		99
(37) 		105
(41) 		116
(47) 		116
(47) 		117
(47) 		111
(44) 		101
(38) 		88
(31) 		76
(24) 		117
(47)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 61.5
(16.4) 		68.1
(20.1) 		79.1
(26.2) 		85.9
(29.9) 		92.2
(33.4) 		97.9
(36.6) 		102.3
(39.1) 		101.1
(38.4) 		95.9
(35.5) 		87.8
(31.0) 		73.3
(22.9) 		63.6
(17.6) 		103.6
(39.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 38.7
(3.7) 		43.7
(6.5) 		55.3
(12.9) 		65.7
(18.7) 		75.7
(24.3) 		86.0
(30.0) 		91.1
(32.8) 		88.6
(31.4) 		80.8
(27.1) 		68.2
(20.1) 		53.4
(11.9) 		41.6
(5.3) 		65.7
(18.7)
Daily mean °F (°C) 28.3
(−2.1) 		32.5
(0.3) 		43.1
(6.2) 		53.4
(11.9) 		64.5
(18.1) 		74.9
(23.8) 		79.8
(26.6) 		77.2
(25.1) 		68.9
(20.5) 		55.9
(13.3) 		42.1
(5.6) 		31.5
(−0.3) 		54.3
(12.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 17.8
(−7.9) 		21.3
(−5.9) 		30.8
(−0.7) 		41.2
(5.1) 		53.4
(11.9) 		63.7
(17.6) 		68.4
(20.2) 		65.8
(18.8) 		56.9
(13.8) 		43.6
(6.4) 		30.9
(−0.6) 		21.4
(−5.9) 		42.9
(6.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −1.1
(−18.4) 		3.7
(−15.7) 		12.9
(−10.6) 		26.0
(−3.3) 		38.1
(3.4) 		51.3
(10.7) 		57.0
(13.9) 		55.1
(12.8) 		41.5
(5.3) 		26.6
(−3.0) 		15.4
(−9.2) 		4.0
(−15.6) 		−4.7
(−20.4)
Record low °F (°C) −23
(−31) 		−35
(−37) 		−15
(−26) 		7
(−14) 		21
(−6) 		39
(4) 		45
(7) 		38
(3) 		25
(−4) 		13
(−11) 		−6
(−21) 		−24
(−31) 		−35
(−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.72
(18) 		1.09
(28) 		1.94
(49) 		2.83
(72) 		4.90
(124) 		4.50
(114) 		3.98
(101) 		4.13
(105) 		2.89
(73) 		2.24
(57) 		1.49
(38) 		1.14
(29) 		31.85
(808)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 3.1
(7.9) 		2.0
(5.1) 		0.8
(2.0) 		0.6
(1.5) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.2
(0.51) 		0.9
(2.3) 		3.2
(8.1) 		10.8
(27.41)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 3.9 4.3 5.7 7.9 10.1 8.4 8.5 8.1 6.3 6.1 4.8 3.8 77.9
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 1.9 1.7 0.7 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.6 1.6 6.9
Source 1: NOAA[11]
Source 2: National Weather Service[12]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18801,753—
18902,80259.8%
19003,0699.5%
19103,43812.0%
19203,7158.1%
19304,38618.1%
19404,5183.0%
19504,5280.2%
19604,6131.9%
19704,9637.6%
19804,948−0.3%
19904,613−6.8%
20004,564−1.1%
20104,334−5.0%
20204,199−3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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The 2020 United States census counted 4,199 people, 1,809 households, and 1,116 families in Clay Center.[13][14] The population density was 1,315.9 per square mile (508.1/km2). There were 2,103 housing units at an average density of 659.0 per square mile (254.5/km2).[14][15] The racial makeup was 92.62% (3,889) white or European American (91.86% non-Hispanic white), 0.86% (36) black or African-American, 0.79% (33) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.79% (33) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.98% (41) from other races, and 3.98% (167) from two or more races.[16] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.02% (127) of the population.[17]

Of the 1,809 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18; 48.2% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.8% of households consisted of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14] The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.7.[18] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.7% of the population.[19]

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.4 males.[14] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 109.1 males.[14]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,191 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,863) and the median family income was $67,677 (+/- $6,899).[20] Males had a median income of $45,605 (+/- $9,734) versus $21,250 (+/- $3,104) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,169 (+/- $2,538).[21] Approximately, 8.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 1.2% of those ages 65 or over.[22][23]

2010 census

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As of the census[24] of 2010, there were 4,334 people, 1,920 households, and 1,172 families living in the city. The population density was 1,407.1 inhabitants per square mile (543.3/km2). There were 2,158 housing units at an average density of 700.6 per square mile (270.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,920 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.0% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 4,564 people, 1,979 households, and 1,258 families living in the city. The population density was 1,762.4 inhabitants per square mile (680.5/km2). There were 2,191 housing units at an average density of 846.0 per square mile (326.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.98% White, 0.64% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 1,979 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,531, and the median income for a family was $45,567. Males had a median income of $29,526 versus $16,149 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,128. About 5.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

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The Piotique Festival is an annual pioneer and antique festival, featuring food, crafts, activities, live entertainment, and dancing.[25]

Government

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The Clay Center government consists of a mayor and eight council members, which meets twice a month.

Education

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Clay Center Carnegie Library (2015)

The community is served by Clay County USD 379 public school district, and Clay Center Community High School.

The Clay Center Carnegie Library is the public library for this community.

Notable people

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Main article: List of people from Clay County, Kansas

References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clay Center, Kansas
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Clay Center, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 361.
  5. ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 160.
  6. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  7. ^ "Geohydrology of Clay County". Kansas Geological Survey. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  9. ^ ""As The Crow Flies" Distance Calculator". Tjpeiffer.
  10. ^ Climate Summary for Clay Center, Kansas
  11. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Clay CTR, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Topeka". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  14. ^ a b c d e "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  20. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  21. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  22. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  23. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  24. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  25. ^ "Piotique Celebration | Clay Center Chamber of Commerce".

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Kansas, including historical information about its counties and cities
See also: List of books about Clay County, Kansas
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