Clay township, Indiana
Clay township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clay township is a geographic entity located in Howard County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,032. The land area covers 28.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,032 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,395 | ±152 | 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 | 1,527 | ±159 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,395 | ±152 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 132 | ±80 |
| Median Home Value | $227,300 | ±$17,984 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,292 | ±$19,688 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,411 | ±$4,882 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 112 | ±112 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,024 | ±214 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.9% | ±2.7% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF CLAY
GUS Population: 4,048 (2024)
ID: 163912
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
1801 ELVA DR, KOKOMO IN 46902-5934
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GUS Population: 84,082 (2024)
ID: 163435
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF DEPUTY AUDITOR
220 S MAIN ST STE 222, KOKOMO IN 46901
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greentown, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Greentown, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Greentown, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Kokomo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Logansport, 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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Indiana University-Kokomo
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College | 5.4 mi away | 2300 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN, 46902-9003 |
7654532000
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GALVESTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 304 EAST JACKSON, GALVESTON, IN, 46932 |
(574) 699-6170
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Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 5.6 mi away | 1012 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN, 46901-6248 |
7654549840
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KOKOMO-HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 220 NORTH UNION STREET, KOKOMO, IN, 46901 |
(765) 457-3242
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Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 6.4 mi away | 196 East Southway Blvd., Kokomo, IN, 46902-3650 |
7654534864
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ADVENTURE II
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 305 EAST MULBERRY STREET, KOKOMO, IN, 46901 |
(765) 626-0856
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DISCOVERY II
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 305 EAST MULBERRY STREET, KOKOMO, IN, 46901 |
(765) 626-0856
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SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 1755 EAST CENTER ROAD, KOKOMO, IN, 46902 |
(765) 453-4150
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RUSSIAVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 315 MESA DRIVE, RUSSIAVILLE, IN, 46979 |
(765) 883-5112
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WALTON & TIPTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 110 NORTH MAIN STREET, WALTON, IN, 46994 |
(574) 626-2234
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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 KOKOMO 3 WSW, IN US, located 4.6 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 | 32.5° | 16.7° | 24.6° | 2.95" | 10.6" |
| February | 36.9° | 19.3° | 28.1° | 2.43" | 9.8" |
| March | 48.7° | 28.1° | 38.4° | 3.18" | 5.2" |
| April | 61.9° | 38.5° | 50.2° | 4.28" | 0.7" |
| May | 72.6° | 50.1° | 61.3° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.0° | 59.6° | 70.3° | 5.21" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 62.5° | 73.1° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 60.5° | 71.4° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.2° | 53.1° | 65.1° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.7° | 41.8° | 53.2° | 3.21" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.9° | 31.5° | 40.7° | 3.33" | 1.5" |
| December | 37.6° | 22.8° | 30.2° | 2.85" | 6.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston town | Town | 3.7 mi | — |
| Cassville CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Kokomo city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| West Middleton CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Bennetts Switch CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Lincoln CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1806713096. • 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.