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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Clayton

Georgia · 1,613 residents · 3.399 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,138. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 406 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $62,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,613
−20%vs 2000
vs 2,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
475 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.5
+15%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,138
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,600 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,996
−25%vs 2000
vs $15,977 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.8%
+8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $454 in 2000
US average: $450
56.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.6% in 2000
43.5% rent
3.7
+7%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,533)
Black2.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(40)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other2.1%(34)
Diversity Score17.3%(279)
17
−57%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clayton, Georgia?

Clayton, Georgia has about 1,613 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Georgia?

The typical household in Clayton, Georgia earns about $17,138 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 $62,800, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Georgia?

About 12.2% 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 22.8% of people in Clayton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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