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Clayton

Georgia · 2,003 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 $39,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $115,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,003
−1%since 2000
from 2,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
589 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,306
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,595
+73%since 2000
from $15,977 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−15%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,522)
Black1.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(327)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other1.5%(29)
Diversity Score43.4%(869)
Diversity Score
43
+8%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2013
from 61.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Georgia?

Clayton, Georgia has about 2,003 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Georgia?

The typical household in Clayton, Georgia earns about $39,306 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 $115,100, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Georgia?

About 22.0% 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 20.4% 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 390 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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