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CITY · 2010 ACS

Clayton

California · 10,897 residents · 3.84 sq mi
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Clayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $685,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 123% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,897
+1%since 2000
from 10,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
45.0
+12%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K11K13K1990201020202024Clayton
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.3%(468)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.9%(753)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.4%(912)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.1%(774)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.3%(357)
US avg: 7%
25 to 346.5%(706)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.6%(1,479)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5419.6%(2,132)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.7%(1,714)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.7%(949)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.5%(489)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.5%(164)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,643
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,651 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,423
+27%since 2000
from $42,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$685,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,830
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
−7%since 2009
from 5.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(9,000)
Black1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(681)
Asian5.4%(577)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(8,640)
Black1.3%(144)
Hispanic / Latino9%(982)
Asian6.5%(707)
Other3.9%(420)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(298)
Peruvian1.1%(117)
Panamanian0.5%(57)
Spaniard0.5%(53)
Nicaraguan0.4%(47)
Colombian0.3%(37)
Chilean0.3%(28)
Venezuelan0.1%(14)
Cuban0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German19.1%(2,067)
English17.3%(1,870)
Irish15.4%(1,666)
Italian11.7%(1,268)
Scottish4.6%(496)
Swedish3.8%(406)
Scotch-Irish3.4%(366)
French3.3%(357)
Portuguese2.6%(284)
Dutch2.5%(271)
British2.4%(256)
American2.4%(255)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Danish2.3%(252)
Welsh1.9%(207)
Norwegian1.6%(173)
Polish1.5%(166)
Swiss1.4%(153)
Iranian1.4%(152)
Canadian1.4%(147)
Finnish0.7%(81)
Czech0.5%(56)
Greek0.5%(49)
Hungarian0.4%(41)
Russian0.4%(38)
Brazilian0.3%(30)
Bulgarian0.3%(30)
Croatian0.2%(26)
West Indian0.2%(22)
Haitian0.2%(22)
Romanian0.2%(21)
Slovak0.1%(14)
Lithuanian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.9%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(1,353)
Married61.1%(2,651)
Widowed1.8%(76)
Divorced5.9%(256)
Women 15+
Never married26.2%(1,225)
Married53.1%(2,485)
Widowed11.4%(533)
Divorced9.4%(441)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, California?

Clayton, California has about 10,897 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, California?

The typical household in Clayton, California earns about $135,643 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 $685,400, and the typical rent is about $1,830 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, California?

About 55.1% 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 3.1% 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 3,580 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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