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Clayton

Kansas · 44 residents · 0.421 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,375. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $27,500. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44
−33%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
+31%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2255881201531990201020202024Clayton
202433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,375
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,292
+117%since 2000
from $13,519 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services21.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
0.6
+132%since 2000
from 0.3 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(40)
Black2.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.3%(1)
Other2.7%(1)
Diversity Score17.5%(8)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−10%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−10.8 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
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−59.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Kansas?

Clayton, Kansas has about 44 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Kansas?

The typical household in Clayton, Kansas earns about $42,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Kansas expensive?

In Clayton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $27,500.

How educated are people in Clayton, Kansas?

About 3.1% 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 14.7% 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 31 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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