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Clayton

Ohio · 13,397 residents (2025 est.) · 18.512 sq mi
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Clayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,879. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $208,200. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,277
−1%since 2000
from 13,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+16%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,397 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
04K7K11K15K1990201020202024Clayton
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,879
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,705
+72%since 2000
from $26,569 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+4%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
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
$208,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,070
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(11,553)
Black9.9%(1,315)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(120)
Asian1.4%(188)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(3,686)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(8,249)
Black27.7%(3,682)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(376)
Asian1.5%(202)
Other5.8%(768)
Diversity Score66.6%(8,841)
Diversity Score
67
+141%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Ohio?

Clayton, Ohio has about 13,277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Ohio?

The typical household in Clayton, Ohio earns about $92,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Ohio expensive?

In Clayton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $208,200, and the typical rent is about $1,070 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Ohio?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Ohio?

About 7.0% of people in Clayton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,560 residents, a change of about 1752 percent over that period.

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