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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clayton

New York · 1,821 residents · 1.602 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,354. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 339 residents. Median home value is $71,600. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,821
−16%since 1990
from 2,160 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,137 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 1,348 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+18%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clayton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,354
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,247
+53%since 1990
from $11,954 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$494
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
57.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
42.3% rent
2.3
−7%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,016)
Black4.6%(100)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(32)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score18.9%(409)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,730)
Black1.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score9.3%(170)
9
−51%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.3%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, New York?

Clayton, New York has about 1,821 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clayton, New York earns about $31,354 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 $71,600, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, New York?

About 28.3% 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 11.7% 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 339 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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