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Clayton

Alabama · 2,195 residents (2025 est.) · 6.776 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,641. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $72,300. The poverty rate of 39.7% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,295
+56%since 2000
from 1,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+14%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,195 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,641
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,912
+26%since 2000
from $11,791 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.588
+23%since 2010
from 0.478 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
47.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+18%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(513)
Black63.1%(930)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.1%(872)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(808)
Black60.7%(1,393)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(61)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,454)
Diversity Score
63
+7%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
16.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.6%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
21.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 32.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 47.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Alabama?

Clayton, Alabama has about 2,295 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Alabama?

The typical household in Clayton, Alabama earns about $21,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Alabama expensive?

In Clayton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $72,300, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Alabama?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Alabama?

About 39.7% of people in Clayton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 731 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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