Clay, California facts for kids
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Clay
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Location of Clay in Sacramento County, California.
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 Clay, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sacramento |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.76 sq mi (17.50 km2) |
| • Land | 6.76 sq mi (17.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,252 |
| • Density | 185.32/sq mi (71.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582975 |
Clay is a small community in Sacramento County, California. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population information. Clay is located about 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 1,195 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,252 people.
Where is Clay Located?
Clay is in the state of California, which is on the west coast of the United States. It's part of Sacramento County. The area of Clay is about 6.8 square miles (17.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Clay?
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| 2020 | 1,252 | — | |
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In 2010, the community of Clay had 1,195 residents. Most people in Clay are White. About 20% of the people living in Clay are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Most of the people in Clay live in family homes. There were 402 households in 2010. Many of these households, about 35%, had children under 18 years old living there. The average household had almost three people.
The population of Clay includes people of all ages. About a quarter of the residents are under 18. Many adults are between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in Clay is about 43.5 years. Most homes in Clay are owned by the people who live in them.
See also
In Spanish: Clay (California) para niños
