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Clayton

Iowa · 43 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 $31,750. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. Median home value is $87,100. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−22%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.3
+5%since 2000
from 56.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30415364751990201020202024Clayton
202457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,016
+65%since 2000
from $21,214 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade30.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services15.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−61.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
63.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
38.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Iowa?

Clayton, Iowa has about 43 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Iowa?

The typical household in Clayton, Iowa earns about $31,750 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 $87,100.

How educated are people in Clayton, Iowa?

About 29.7% 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 13.5% of people in Clayton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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