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The Village of Clay Center had a population of 278 as of July 1, 2019. Clay Center ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Ohio. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Clay Center is located at latitude 41.5634 and longitude -83.3619 in Ottawa County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Clay Center encompass a land area of 1.04 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Ottawa County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 610 feet.
The Village of Clay Center (GNIS ID: 2397636) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Clay Center is located within Township of Allen, a minor civil division (MCD) of Ottawa County.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Clay Center, OH Housing Affordability Index is 258 State of Ohio Housing Affordability Index is 156 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Clay Center, OH Wealth Index is 86 State of Ohio Wealth Index is 84 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 278 |
| Population in Households | 278 |
| Population in Families | 245 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 0 |
| Population Density | 268 |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $65,391 |
| Average Household Income | $80,338 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,318 |
| Wealth Index3 | 86 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 116 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 92 (79.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12 (10.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12 (10.3%) |
| Median Home Value | $136,667 |
| Housing Affordability Index2 | 258 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 104 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Family Households | 81 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.08% | -0.14% |
| Households | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Families | 0.98% | -0.25% |
| Median Household Income | 3.0% | |
| Per Capita Income | 3.21% |
The table below compares Clay Center to the other 1,215 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Ohio by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1010 | 17th |
| Population Density | # 1151 | 5th |
| Diversity Index | # 561 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 316 | 74th |
| Per Capita Income | # 392 | 68th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Ohio Census Data Comparison Tool.
