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Clayton

Louisiana · 584 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 274 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.4% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
584
−32%since 2000
from 858 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+6%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2004176348511K1990201020202024Clayton
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median gross rent
$650
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
38.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(143)
Black72.9%(426)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.9%(286)
Diversity Score
49
−11%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−52.6 ptssince 2013
from 66.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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