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Clayton

Michigan · 311 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 $45,893. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
−5%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+18%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872382893403911990201020202024Clayton
2024247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,893
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,282
+13%since 2000
from $17,941 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(285)
Black1.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(8)
Diversity Score17.8%(55)
Diversity Score
18
+160%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Michigan?

Clayton, Michigan has about 311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Michigan?

The typical household in Clayton, Michigan earns about $45,893 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 $67,000, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Michigan?

About 5.4% 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 5.3% 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 63 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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