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Clayton

Louisiana · 549 residents (2025 est.) · 1.582 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,962. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 586 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $73,800. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
−68%since 2000
from 858 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
172 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+68%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:549 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2004176348511K1990201020202024Clayton
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,962
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,100 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,129
+203%since 2000
from $7,955 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−8%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
42.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+34%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(272)
Black66.8%(573)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(474)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(137)
Black49.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(170)
Diversity Score
62
+13%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+44.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.8%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2012
from 32.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−55.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.5%
+31.0 ptssince 2017
from 30.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 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, Louisiana?

Clayton, Louisiana has about 272 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Clayton, Louisiana earns about $30,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Louisiana expensive?

In Clayton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Louisiana?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Louisiana?

About 33.1% of people in Clayton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 648 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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