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CITY · 2020 ACS

Clayton

New York · 1,705 residents · 1.602 sq mi
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Clayton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,966. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,705
−6%since 2000
from 1,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
45.3
+10%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clayton
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(94)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(91)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.3%(91)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.8%(82)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(86)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(207)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(199)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410%(170)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.4%(263)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415%(256)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847%(119)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(47)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,966
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,883
+86%since 2000
from $18,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,500
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
50.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+12%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clayton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,730)
Black1.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(39)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,587)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(31)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0.9%(16)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(6)
Honduran0.1%(2)
Dominican0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Ancestry
Irish23.2%(449)
German16.4%(316)
English14.8%(286)
French12.1%(234)
Italian10%(193)
American5.2%(101)
Scottish5.1%(98)
Polish4.9%(95)
Dutch3.4%(66)
Lebanese3.2%(61)
Russian1.5%(29)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.9%(18)
Iranian0.8%(16)
Czech0.8%(15)
Welsh0.5%(10)
British0.4%(8)
Ukrainian0.4%(8)
Hungarian0.3%(6)
Danish0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.6%(233)
Married47.3%(328)
Widowed4.6%(32)
Divorced14.4%(100)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(171)
Married44.5%(325)
Widowed17.7%(129)
Divorced14.4%(105)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, New York?

Clayton, New York has about 1,705 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clayton, New York earns about $50,966 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 $157,500, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, New York?

About 24.0% 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 12.2% 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 455 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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