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Clayton

Iowa · 45 residents · 0.514 sq mi
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Clayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,536. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,000. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−18%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.5
+9%since 2000
from 56.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30415364751990201020202024Clayton
202457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,536
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,250
+123%since 2000
from $21,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(2)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2011
from 36.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Iowa?

Clayton, Iowa has about 45 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Iowa?

The typical household in Clayton, Iowa earns about $70,536 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 $165,000.

How educated are people in Clayton, Iowa?

About 40.3% 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 0.0% 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 11 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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