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Clay Center, Nebraska

City · Population 723 · #152 in Nebraska
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Clay Center, Nebraska

Clay Center is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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About Clay Center

Set in the southern part of Nebraska, Clay Center is a tiny community, home to 723 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Clay Center is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 990 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Clay Center Unique

  • Positioned in southern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)723
Rank in state#152 of 528
Land area0.73 sq mi
Density990/sq mi
Coordinates40.5255, -98.0550

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