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Clayton

Kansas · 45 residents (2025 est.) · 0.421 sq mi
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Clayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,250. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33
−50%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.7
+45%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:45 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2255881201531990201020202024Clayton
202433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,524
+155%since 2000
from $13,519 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
+20%since 2010
from 0.252 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
56.4%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
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
10.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+82%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.9%
−69.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 43.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Kansas?

Clayton, Kansas has about 33 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Kansas?

The typical household in Clayton, Kansas earns about $74,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Clayton, Kansas?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Kansas?

About 18.2% of people in Clayton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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

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