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Clayton

Alabama · 2,265 residents · 6.776 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,083. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,000. The poverty rate of 40.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,265
+54%since 2000
from 1,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,083
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,170
−22%since 2000
from $11,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+4%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(779)
Black62.4%(1,413)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(36)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.8%(41)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,401)
Diversity Score
62
+5%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
18.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
74.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
26.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Alabama?

Clayton, Alabama has about 2,265 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Alabama?

The typical household in Clayton, Alabama earns about $24,083 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 $71,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Alabama?

About 3.6% 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 40.9% 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 701 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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