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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clayton

Louisiana · 858 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,100. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $25,100. The poverty rate of 45.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

858
−7%since 1990
from 920 in 1990
1990 – 2025
542 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 582 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+3%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2004176348511K1990201020202024Clayton
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $6,931 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,955
+89%since 1990
from $4,200 in 1990
US average: $21,522
45.3%
−12.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$25,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$241
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $181 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
31.9% rent
1.8
−41%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(274)
Black70%(644)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score53.1%(489)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(272)
Black66.8%(573)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.2%(474)
55
+4%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
46.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 42.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clayton, Louisiana?

Clayton, Louisiana has about 858 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Clayton, Louisiana earns about $14,100 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 $25,100, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Louisiana?

About 5.7% 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 45.3% 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 62 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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