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Clayton

Louisiana · 584 residents · 1.58 sq mi
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Clayton is home to 584 people in Louisiana. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 5% of adults. 38.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 33.7, younger than the US median of 38.8. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The population has fallen 32% since 2000.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

584
−32%since 2000
from 858 in 2000
1990 – 2025
33.7
+6%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.58 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2004176348511K19902000201020202024Clayton
2024272
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 510.3%(60)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(38)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.3%(37)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.1%(53)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.7%(51)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.6%(56)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(66)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411%(64)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(71)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.2%(54)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(24)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,820
+137%since 2000
from $7,955 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
38.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$650
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241 in 2000
US average: $1,124
61.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
38.4% rent
2.35 people
+16%since 2009
from 2.03 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(272)
Black66.8%(573)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(143)
Black72.9%(426)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American20.3%(93)
Irish5.5%(25)
Italian2.6%(12)
French2.2%(10)
English2%(9)
German0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
87.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
12.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
58.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
76.3%
US average: 73.3%
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

42.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
57.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
13.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2013
from 33.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
70.8%
US average: 91.9%
96.5%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.3%(45)
Married41.1%(51)
Widowed9.7%(12)
Divorced12.9%(16)
Women 15+
Never married45%(54)
Married38.3%(46)
Widowed5%(6)
Divorced11.7%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

13.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2013
from 33.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
29.5%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
15.5%
US average: 13.7%
23.4%
US average: 17.6%
37.8%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
3.9%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
42.1%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
58.7%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era64%(16)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War12%(3)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 25 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Louisiana?

Clayton, Louisiana has about 584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Clayton, Louisiana expensive?

In Clayton, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Louisiana?

About 5.3% 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 38.4% 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 336 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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