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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clayton

North Carolina · 6,973 residents · 16.741 sq mi
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Clayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,750. Population has grown 47% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $103,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,973
+47%since 1990
from 4,756 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
417 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 284 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.6
−3%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K10K17K24K32K1990201020202024Clayton
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,750
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,313 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,332
+91%since 1990
from $11,671 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.4%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $398 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(3,577)
Black24.2%(1,149)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.7%(2,314)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(4,755)
Black19.9%(1,387)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(703)
Asian0.8%(54)
Diversity Score59.3%(4,132)
Diversity Score
59
+22%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.4%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+1%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, North Carolina?

Clayton, North Carolina has about 6,973 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clayton, North Carolina?

The typical household in Clayton, North Carolina earns about $44,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, North Carolina expensive?

In Clayton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $103,700, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, North Carolina?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, North Carolina?

About 11.4% of people in Clayton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,217 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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