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Clayton

Missouri · 17,355 residents · 2.507 sq mi
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Clayton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,387. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $605,700. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 89% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,355
+35%since 2000
from 12,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,923 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 5,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
−16%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Clayton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,387
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,184 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,967
+39%since 2000
from $48,055 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$605,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,334
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
5.6
−9%since 2000
from 6.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(10,740)
Black7.8%(996)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(191)
Asian5.6%(721)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.7%(4,317)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(12,153)
Black7.9%(1,376)
Hispanic / Latino4%(699)
Asian12.8%(2,226)
Other4.2%(726)
Diversity Score59.1%(10,260)
Diversity Score
59
+76%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Missouri?

Clayton, Missouri has about 17,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Missouri?

The typical household in Clayton, Missouri earns about $108,387 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Missouri expensive?

In Clayton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $605,700, and the typical rent is about $1,334 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Missouri?

About 78.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Missouri?

About 8.0% of people in Clayton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,481 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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