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Clayton

New York · 1,656 residents (2025 est.) · 1.602 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,573. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $231,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,661
−9%since 2000
from 1,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,037 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+10%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,656 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clayton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,573
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,354 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,195
+159%since 2000
from $18,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+11%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+68%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,730)
Black1.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,543)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(20)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other3.9%(64)
Diversity Score16.9%(281)
Diversity Score
17
+81%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, New York?

Clayton, New York has about 1,661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, New York?

The typical household in Clayton, New York earns about $60,573 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, New York expensive?

In Clayton, New York, the median home is worth about $231,800, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, New York?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, New York?

About 19.5% of people in Clayton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 499 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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