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Clayton

Delaware · 3,961 residents · 1.948 sq mi
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Clayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,118. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,688 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $256,300. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,961
+211%since 2000
from 1,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,033 / sq mi
+211%since 2000
from 653 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
−3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8572K3K4K5K1990201020202024Clayton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,118
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,839
+52%since 2000
from $18,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,300
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,381
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+46%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(2,183)
Black29.9%(1,186)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(292)
Asian1.1%(44)
Other2%(79)
Diversity Score70.3%(2,785)
Diversity Score
70
+229%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 80.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Delaware?

Clayton, Delaware has about 3,961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Delaware?

The typical household in Clayton, Delaware earns about $87,118 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 $256,300, and the typical rent is about $1,381 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Delaware?

About 23.0% 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 7.5% 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 2,798 residents, a change of about 241 percent over that period.

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