Clay, NE County is a great place to live and work. Located in the rolling hills of northeast Nebraska, Clay County offers small-town charm with big city amenities. With a population of 6,104 people as of 2020, the county has a population density of 11 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US average. As such, it makes for a peaceful and quiet environment to live in. The main industries in Clay County are agriculture, health care, construction and retail trade.
Local businesses in the county include United Farmer's Coop Grain Elevator, Delaney's restaurant and bar, Glenda's Garden boutique, Miller Sunrise Ag Supply store and Johnson Lumber & Home Center hardware store. There are also several medical facilities such as St Joseph’s Regional Health Clinic and Clay County Memorial Hospital for medical needs.
When it comes to recreational activities that take place year-round in Clay County, there are plenty to choose from. There are many outdoor activities such as fishing at Lewis & Clark Lake State Recreation Area or camping at Skyview Campground; hiking and biking trails located around the county; golfing at Crete Golf Course; kayaking or canoeing on Cedar River; and hunting for game birds in spring or white-tailed deer during fall seasons! Other organizations located within the county include 4H clubs, Boy Scouts troops and local libraries that have events throughout the year for both adults and children alike.
During sporting season there are many teams that compete just outside of Clay County such as Wakefield High School Wildcats football team located nearby in Wakefield Nebraska or the Blue Hill Bobcats basketball team located at Blue Hill High School less than an hour away from Clay County. No matter what time of year it is there is always something going on in Clay County!
The population in Clay County is 6,104. There are 11 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Clay County is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Clay County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Clay County
- 64.7% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 28.6% are married with children
- 13.4% have children, but are single
Race in Clay County
- 89.2% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 8.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander