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Clayton

Georgia · 2,089 residents (2025 est.) · 3.399 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,600. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,018
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+15%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,089 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,335
+121%since 2000
from $15,977 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+5%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+27%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(1,616)
Black2.8%(56)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(297)
Asian1.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.2%(811)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(1,640)
Black2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(286)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(52)
Diversity Score39.8%(803)
Diversity Score
40
−1%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2013
from 61.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 55.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 82.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 17.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Georgia?

Clayton, Georgia has about 2,018 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Georgia?

The typical household in Clayton, Georgia earns about $57,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Georgia expensive?

In Clayton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $249,600, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Georgia?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Georgia?

About 20.8% of people in Clayton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 405 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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