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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Clayton

Illinois · 732 residents · 0.884 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,293. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 172 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,200. With a median age of 39.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 56% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

732
−19%vs 2000
vs 904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
828 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.8
+9%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5306327348369381990201020202024Clayton
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,293
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,077 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,052
−42%vs 2000
vs $13,882 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.9%
+8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$147
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $250 in 2000
US average: $450
73.0%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
27.0% rent
1.8
+18%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(772)
Black12.5%(113)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.6%(286)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(729)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score1%(7)
1
−97%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 18.0 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, Illinois?

Clayton, Illinois has about 732 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Illinois?

The typical household in Clayton, Illinois earns about $14,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Illinois expensive?

In Clayton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $26,200, and the typical rent is about $147 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Illinois?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Illinois?

About 22.9% of people in Clayton, Illinois 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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