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Clayton

Indiana · 908 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Clayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,194. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
908
+31%since 2000
from 693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,397 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,066 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+18%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5697168641K1K1990201020202024Clayton
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,194
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,066 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,377
+47%since 2000
from $21,387 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(859)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(29)
Diversity Score14.2%(129)
Diversity Score
14
+554%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Indiana?

Clayton, Indiana has about 908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Indiana?

The typical household in Clayton, Indiana earns about $73,194 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 $153,100, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Indiana?

About 24.2% 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 4.9% 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 290 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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