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Clayton

North Carolina · 16,116 residents · 16.741 sq mi
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Clayton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,282. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,143 residents. Median home value is $151,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% 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
16,116
+131%since 2000
from 6,973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
963 / sq mi
+131%since 2000
from 417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.4
+2%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K10K17K24K32K1990201020202024Clayton
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,282
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,943
+7%since 2000
from $22,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(4,755)
Black19.9%(1,387)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(703)
Asian0.8%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(4,132)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(10,430)
Black21.1%(3,403)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(1,725)
Asian1.3%(216)
Other1.8%(294)
Diversity Score65.2%(10,510)
Diversity Score
65
+10%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, North Carolina?

Clayton, North Carolina has about 16,116 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clayton, North Carolina earns about $50,282 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 $151,000, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, North Carolina?

About 33.1% 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 13.1% 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 11,360 residents, a change of about 239 percent over that period.

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