Clay township, Ohio
Clay township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Clay township is a geographic entity located in Scioto County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,418. The land area covers 21.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,418 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,500 | ±117 | 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 | 1,807 | ±157 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,500 | ±117 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 307 | ±129 |
| Median Home Value | $103,900 | ±$21,231 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900 | ±$369 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,530 | ±$16,918 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,348 | ±$5,408 |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% | ±9.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 916 | ±335 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,321 | ±279 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.5% | ±2.3% |
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: 3,434 (2024)
ID: 173199
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
1440 NORMANDY RD, PORTSMOUTH OH 45662-6640
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GUS Population: 71,798 (2024)
ID: 110688
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN SCIOTO COUNTY COMM
602 7TH ST, RM 1, PORTSMOUTH OH 45662-3950
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | South Webster, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Portsmouth, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Portsmouth, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Portsmouth, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Sciotoville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Garrison, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | New Boston, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Franklin Furnace, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Franklin Furnace, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Franklin Furnace, OH |
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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Paramount Beauty Academy
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College | 3.9 mi away | 1745 11th St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-4527 |
7403532436
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NEW BOSTON BRANCH
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 3850 RHODES AVE., NEW BOSTON, OH, 45662 |
(740) 456-4412
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Scioto County Career Technical Center
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College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | 951 Vern Riffe Drive, Lucasville, OH, 45648-0766 |
7402595526
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PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 1220 GALLIA ST., PORTSMOUTH, OH, 45662 |
(740) 354-5688
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Shawnee State University
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College | 4.6 mi away | 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662 |
7403543205
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SCIOTO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 1220 GALLIA ST., PORTSMOUTH, OH, 45662 |
(740) 354-5688
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Pike County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 18.0 mi away | 175 Beaver Creek Rd, Piketon, OH, 45661 |
7402892282101
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MCKELL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 22 MCKELL LN, SOUTH SHORE, KY, 41175 |
(606) 932-4478
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Ohio University-Southern Campus
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College | 24.9 mi away | 1804 Liberty Ave, Ironton, OH, 45638 |
7405334600
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LUCASVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 103 STATE ROUTE 728, LUCASVILLE, OH, 45648 |
(740) 259-6119
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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 PORTSMOUTH-SCIOTOVILLE, OH US, located 5.3 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 | 41.3° | 22.9° | 32.1° | 3.09" | — |
| February | 45.2° | 25.0° | 35.1° | 3.00" | — |
| March | 55.0° | 32.6° | 43.8° | 4.12" | — |
| April | 67.3° | 42.1° | 54.7° | 3.95" | — |
| May | 75.8° | 52.4° | 64.1° | 4.60" | — |
| June | 83.4° | 61.3° | 72.4° | 4.14" | — |
| July | 86.7° | 65.4° | 76.1° | 4.42" | — |
| August | 86.0° | 63.4° | 74.7° | 3.27" | — |
| September | 80.3° | 56.1° | 68.2° | 3.30" | — |
| October | 68.9° | 43.6° | 56.3° | 2.95" | — |
| November | 56.3° | 33.4° | 44.8° | 2.75" | — |
| December | 45.7° | 27.6° | 36.7° | 3.50" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Portsmouth city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| New Boston village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| West Portsmouth CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| South Shore city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Clarktown CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3914515560. • 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.