Clay, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Clay is a community in Jefferson County, Alabama, home to about 10,273 people spread across 11.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,398 a year, and a typical home is worth about $220,600. About 35.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Clay ranks number 70 of 592 in population, number 88 in median household income, number 115 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Clay typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pinson, AL | 3.3 mi. | 7,832 |
| 2. | Trussville, AL | 3.9 mi. | 26,673 |
| 3. | Grayson Valley, AL | 4.0 mi. | 6,077 |
| 4. | Center Point, AL | 5.7 mi. | 15,914 |
| 5. | Argo, AL | 5.9 mi. | 4,479 |
| 6. | Springville, AL | 7.8 mi. | 5,081 |
| 7. | Margaret, AL | 8.5 mi. | 5,877 |
| 8. | Moody, AL | 9.2 mi. | 13,488 |
What is the population of Clay, Alabama?
Clay has a population of about 10,273 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Clay, Alabama in?
Clay is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Clay, Alabama?
The median home value in Clay is about $220,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Clay, Alabama?
The median personal income in Clay is about $34,398 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Clay, Alabama?
Since 1950, 107 tornadoes have been recorded in Jefferson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Clay, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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