Clay Center, Kansas

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Clay Center, Kansas
Clay County Kansas Courthouse.jpg
Clay County Courthouse (2006)
Clay County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Clay Center Highlighted.svg
Location within Clay County and Kansas
Map of Clay Co, Ks, USA.png
Coordinates: 39°22′48″N97°07′23″W / 39.38000°N 97.12306°W / 39.38000; -97.12306 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Clay
Founded1862
Incorporated 1875
Government
   Mayor James Thatcher
Area
[2]
  Total3.19 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]
  Total4,199
  Density1,300/sq mi (510/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67432
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-13625
GNIS ID 485555 [1]
Website cityofclaycenter.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]

Contents

History

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

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

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
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
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)3.94.35.77.910.18.48.58.16.36.14.83.877.9
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)1.91.70.70.20.00.00.00.00.00.20.61.66.9
Source 1: NOAA [11]
Source 2: National Weather Service [12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 1,753
1890 2,80259.8%
1900 3,0699.5%
1910 3,43812.0%
1920 3,7158.1%
1930 4,38618.1%
1940 4,5183.0%
1950 4,5280.2%
1960 4,6131.9%
1970 4,9637.6%
1980 4,948−0.3%
1990 4,613−6.8%
2000 4,564−1.1%
2010 4,334−5.0%
2020 4,199−3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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

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

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

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

Government

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

Education

Clay Center Carnegie Library (2015) Clay Center Carnegie Library.jpg
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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