Clay township, Ohio
Clay township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clay township is a geographic entity located in Gallia County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,737. The land area covers 21.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,737 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs | ±12.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 651 | ±155 | 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 | 723 | ±163 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 651 | ±155 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 72 | ±74 |
| Median Home Value | $174,400 | ±$44,557 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,205 | ±$354 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,750 | ±$20,310 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,459 | ±$3,897 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | ±9.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 202 | ±165 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | ±6.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 605 | ±185 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.5% | ±9.1% |
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: 1,726 (2024)
ID: 193903
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
11126 STATE ROUTE 7 S, GALLIPOLIS OH 45631-8219
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GUS Population: 28,886 (2024)
ID: 172251
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: G C ADMINISTRATOR
18 LOCUST ST, 1289, GALLIPOLIS OH 45631-1289
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Gallipolis, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Ashton, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Gallipolis Ferry, WV | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 07-12 | Rio Grande, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Buffalo, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Buffalo, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Gallipolis, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Gallipolis, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Gallipolis, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Ashton, WV |
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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University of Rio Grande
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College | 15.1 mi away | 218 N College Ave, Rio Grande, OH, 45674 |
7402457206
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DR. SAMUEL L. BOSSARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 7 SPRUCE ST., GALLIPOLIS, OH, 45631 |
(740) 446-7323
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Buckeye Hills Career Center
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College Vocational | 15.9 mi away | 351 Buckeye Hills Road, Rio Grande, OH, 45674-0157 |
7402455334
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MASON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 508 VIAND STREET, POINT PLEASANT, WV, 25550 |
(304) 675-0894
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Putnam Career and Technical Center
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College Vocational | 19.5 mi away | 300 Roosevelt Boulevard, Eleanor, WV, 25070-0640 |
30458634944406
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BUFFALO
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 19209 BUFFALO ROAD, BUFFALO, WV, 25033 |
(304) 937-3538
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Collins Career Technical Center
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College | 20.9 mi away | 11627 State Rte 243, Chesapeake, OH, 45619-0000 |
7408676641202
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SYMMES VALLEY BRANCH
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 14860 ST 141, WILLOW WOOD, OH, 45696 |
(740) 643-2086
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Huntington School of Beauty Culture
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College | 21.7 mi away | 5636 U.S. Route 60 East, Huntington, WV, 25705-2030 |
3047366289
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COX LANDING
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 6365 COX LANE, LESAGE, WV, 25537 |
(304) 733-3022
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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 HOGSETT RC BYRD DAM, WV US, located 2.2 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 | 40.4° | 22.9° | 31.7° | 3.36" | — |
| February | 44.2° | 25.0° | 34.6° | 2.78" | — |
| March | 53.5° | 31.4° | 42.5° | 3.95" | — |
| April | 65.9° | 41.1° | 53.5° | 3.58" | — |
| May | 74.1° | 50.8° | 62.4° | 4.12" | — |
| June | 81.6° | 60.1° | 70.9° | 4.07" | — |
| July | 84.9° | 64.1° | 74.5° | 4.34" | — |
| August | 83.9° | 62.8° | 73.4° | 3.08" | — |
| September | 78.3° | 56.2° | 67.3° | 3.81" | — |
| October | 67.0° | 44.1° | 55.5° | 2.65" | — |
| November | 54.6° | 33.5° | 44.1° | 2.74" | — |
| December | 44.4° | 27.1° | 35.8° | 3.65" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Grove CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Gallipolis Ferry CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Gallipolis village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Henderson CDP | CDP | 9.1 mi | — |
| Kanauga CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Crown City village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3905315462. • 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.