Clay township, Indiana
Clay township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clay township is a geographic entity located in Hamilton County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 104,932. The land area covers 49.13 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 104,932 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±0.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 38,128 | ±712 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 40,500 | ±710 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 38,128 | ±712 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,372 | ±461 |
| Median Home Value | $486,900 | ±$10,351 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,713 | ±$49 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $142,449 | ±$6,791 |
| Per Capita Income | $73,627 | ±$2,778 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,914 | ±734 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 53,789 | ±1,282 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.2% | ±0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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GUS Population: 102,914 (2024)
ID: 212007
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
10701 N COLLEGE AVE STE B, STE B, CARMEL IN 46280-1082
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GUS Population: 379,704 (2024)
ID: 163433
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
1 HAMILTON COUNTY SQ, STE 157, NOBLESVILLE IN 46060-2251
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-06 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Speedway, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aveda Fredric's Institute-Indianapolis
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College Vocational | 1.7 mi away | 2208 East 116th Street, Carmel, IN, 46032 |
5135769333
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CARMEL CLAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 425 EAST MAIN STREET, CARMEL, IN, 46032 |
(317) 844-6711
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Indiana Wellness College
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College Vocational | 1.8 mi away | 10585 N. Meridian Street, Suite 102, Carmel, IN, 46290 |
3173768640
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JOYCE WINNER WEST BRANCH
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 12770 HORSEFERRY RD, CARMEL, IN, 46032 |
(317) 814-3965
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Chamberlain University-Indiana
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College | 3.8 mi away | 9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN, 46240 |
3178167335
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NORA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 8625 NORTH GUILFORD AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46240 |
(317) 275-4470
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Fortis College-Indianapolis
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College | 5.1 mi away | 9001 N Wesleyan Rd Ste 101, Indianapolis, IN, 46268 |
3178084800
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WESTFIELD-WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 17400 WESTFIELD BLVD, WESTFIELD, IN, 46074 |
(317) 896-9391
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Union Bible College
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College | 5.2 mi away | 434 S. Union Street, Westfield, IN, 46074-0900 |
3178969324
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WWPL OUTREACH VEHICLE
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 17400 WESTFIELD BLVD, WESTFIELD, IN, 46074 | — |
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CARMEL 3 E, IN US, located 4.8 miles from Clay township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5° | 18.8° | 26.6° | 2.75" | — |
| February | 38.8° | 21.4° | 30.1° | 2.16" | — |
| March | 49.2° | 29.9° | 39.5° | 3.39" | — |
| April | 61.8° | 40.5° | 51.2° | 4.25" | — |
| May | 72.1° | 51.0° | 61.5° | 4.97" | — |
| June | 81.1° | 60.8° | 70.9° | 5.45" | — |
| July | 84.4° | 64.1° | 74.2° | 4.27" | — |
| August | 83.0° | 62.2° | 72.6° | 4.19" | — |
| September | 77.1° | 54.5° | 65.8° | 3.46" | — |
| October | 64.7° | 42.7° | 53.7° | 3.30" | — |
| November | 50.8° | 32.5° | 41.6° | 3.44" | — |
| December | 39.2° | 24.0° | 31.6° | 2.77" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Carmel city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Williams Creek town | Town | 4.5 mi | — |
| Westfield city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Meridian Hills town | Town | 5.4 mi | — |
| North Crows Nest town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| Crows Nest town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1805713060. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.