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Clayton

Iowa · 34 residents · 0.514 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,750. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. Median home value is $45,600. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

34
−38%vs 2000
vs 55 in 2000
1990 – 2025
66 / sq mi
−38%vs 2000
vs 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
47.5
−16%vs 2000
vs 56.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
30415364751990201020202024Clayton
202457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,750
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,523
−60%vs 2000
vs $21,214 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.4%
+32.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
100.0%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
3.3
+35%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.2%
+4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Iowa?

Clayton, Iowa has about 34 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Iowa?

The typical household in Clayton, Iowa earns about $13,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Iowa expensive?

In Clayton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $45,600.

How educated are people in Clayton, Iowa?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Iowa?

About 32.4% of people in Clayton, Iowa 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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