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Clayton

Delaware · 4,527 residents (2025 est.) · 1.948 sq mi
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Clayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,307. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,949 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $361,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,222
+232%since 2000
from 1,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,167 / sq mi
+232%since 2000
from 653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,527 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8572K3K4K5K1990201020202024Clayton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,307
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,462 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,288
+93%since 2000
from $18,268 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+38.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
+8%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,300
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,621
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+67%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,139)
Black7.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(272)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(1,576)
Black46%(1,943)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(374)
Asian6.2%(261)
Other1.6%(68)
Diversity Score79.6%(3,361)
Diversity Score
80
+272%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 80.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Delaware?

Clayton, Delaware has about 4,222 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Delaware?

The typical household in Clayton, Delaware earns about $107,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Delaware expensive?

In Clayton, Delaware, the median home is worth about $361,300, and the typical rent is about $1,621 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Delaware?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Delaware?

About 5.3% of people in Clayton, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,059 residents, a change of about 263 percent over that period.

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