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Clayton

Indiana · 948 residents (2025 est.) · 0.65 sq mi
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Clayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,188. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
818
+18%since 2000
from 693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,066 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:948 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5697168641K1K1990201020202024Clayton
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,188
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,066 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,495
+66%since 2000
from $21,387 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
−17%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,174
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+45%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(680)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(11)
Diversity Score14.8%(121)
Diversity Score
15
+581%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 83.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Indiana?

Clayton, Indiana has about 818 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Indiana?

The typical household in Clayton, Indiana earns about $82,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Indiana expensive?

In Clayton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $229,300, and the typical rent is about $1,174 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Indiana?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Indiana?

About 3.9% of people in Clayton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 200 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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