This was 10.6 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 4,007.
90.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Clay Center for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 264 | 9.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 966 | 34.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 89 | 3.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 225 | 8 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 365 | 13 |
Associate's degree | 243 | 8.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 371 | 13.2 |
Master's degree | 238 | 8.5 |
Professional school degree | 35 | 1.2 |
Doctorate degree | 15 | 0.5 |