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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clayton

Delaware · 1,273 residents · 1.948 sq mi
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Clayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,462. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,273
+9%since 1990
from 1,163 in 1990
1990 – 2025
653 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 597 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
−3%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8572K3K4K5K1990201020202024Clayton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,462
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,621 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,268
+1%since 1990
from $18,010 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $73,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
84.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
15.8% rent
2.0
−22%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,055)
Black8.9%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score21.2%(246)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,139)
Black7.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score21.4%(272)
21
+1%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Delaware?

Clayton, Delaware has about 1,273 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Delaware?

The typical household in Clayton, Delaware earns about $43,462 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 $87,700, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Delaware?

About 11.8% 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 7.0% 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 110 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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