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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clayton

California · 10,762 residents · 3.84 sq mi
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Clayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,651. Population has grown 47% since 1990. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $358,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 114% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,762
+47%since 1990
from 7,317 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,803 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 1,905 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+9%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K10K11K13K1990201020202024Clayton
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$101,651
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,710 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,048
+69%since 1990
from $24,833 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$358,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,516
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
94.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.8% in 1990
5.6% rent
3.5
−17%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(6,824)
Black0.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(382)
Asian5%(363)
Diversity Score26.2%(1,917)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(9,000)
Black1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(681)
Asian5.4%(577)
Diversity Score29.9%(3,220)
30
+14%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 47.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.9 min
−8%since 1990
from 31.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clayton, California?

Clayton, California has about 10,762 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clayton, California?

The typical household in Clayton, California earns about $101,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, California expensive?

In Clayton, California, the median home is worth about $358,400, and the typical rent is about $1,516 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, California?

About 51.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, California?

About 2.6% of people in Clayton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,445 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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