What percentage of people rent in Clay Center, KS?
33.7% (±8.3 points) of the occupied homes in Clay Center, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 609 renting households against 1,200 that own their home.
In Clay Center, the share of households that rent went from 35.1% in 2015–2019 to 33.7% in 2020–2024 (−1.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 33.7% (±8.3 points)
- Renting households
- 609 (±156)
- Median renter income
- $19,587 (±$19,272)
Who rents and who owns in Clay Center
| Clay Center | Clay County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 33.7% (±8.3 points) | 22.0% (±4.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 609 (±156) | 775 (±166) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,200 (±178) | 2,747 (±184) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.3) | 1.9 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $19,587 (±$19,272) | $36,544 (±$26,786) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,737 (±$2,660) | $71,506 (±$3,794) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Clay Center, the renter share is higher than in Clay County (22.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (32.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Clay County, Clay Center ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 268 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Clay Center has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.1% (±8.1 points) | 33.7% (±8.3 points) | −1.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $597 (±$106) | $983 (±$156) | +64.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $44,214 (±$5,158) | $62,695 (±$11,234) | +41.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Clay Center
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Center | — | 33.7% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Morganville | 7.2 mi | 1.1% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Green | 7.6 mi | 8.1% (±12.3 points) | Lower |
| Bala Township | 12 mi | 13.6% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Wakefield | 13 mi | 20.9% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Fancy Creek Township | 13 mi | 8.1% (±17.5 points) | Lower |
| Leonardville | 14 mi | 15.7% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Oak Hill | 15 mi | 0.0% (±85.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Riley County) | 15 mi | 25.6% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Morganville, KS (1.1%), Green, KS (8.1%), Bala Township, KS (13.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Center | 33.7% (±8.3 points) |
| 2 | Longford | 30.0% (±26.1 points) |
| 3 | Wakefield | 20.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 4 | Vining | 12.2% (±26.1 points) |
| 5 | Green | 8.1% (±12.3 points) |
| 6 | Morganville | 1.1% (±2.9 points) |
| 7 | Oak Hill | 0.0% (±85.9 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clay Center
How many renters are there in Clay Center?
Clay Center has an estimated 609 (±156) renting households, 33.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Clay Center?
In Clay Center, the share of households that rent went from 35.1% in 2015–2019 to 33.7% in 2020–2024 (−1.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Clay Center?
A renting household in Clay Center has 1.8 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Clay Center?
The median renting household in Clay Center, KS has an income of $19,587 (±$19,272) a year, against $71,737 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay Center city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay Center city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay Center city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay Center city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay Center city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Clay Center city, Kansas (place:13625, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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