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Clayton

Michigan · 344 residents · 0.717 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,600. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
344
+6%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
+2%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872382893403911990201020202024Clayton
2024247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,069
−22%since 2000
from $17,941 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+81%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(311)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(312)
Black1.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(19)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other6.4%(22)
Diversity Score30.3%(104)
Diversity Score
30
+342%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Michigan?

Clayton, Michigan has about 344 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Michigan?

The typical household in Clayton, Michigan earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Michigan expensive?

In Clayton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Michigan?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Michigan?

About 29.8% of people in Clayton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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