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Clayton

Ohio · 13,209 residents · 18.512 sq mi
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Clayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,033. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $146,700. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,209
−1%since 2000
from 13,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
714 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
04K7K11K15K1990201020202024Clayton
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,033
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,728
+12%since 2000
from $26,569 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(10,010)
Black18.7%(2,472)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(182)
Asian1.4%(182)
Other3.8%(504)
Diversity Score50.2%(6,633)
Diversity Score
50
+82%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Ohio?

Clayton, Ohio has about 13,209 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Ohio?

The typical household in Clayton, Ohio earns about $67,033 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 $146,700, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Ohio?

About 35.0% 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 6.7% 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 12,492 residents, a change of about 1742 percent over that period.

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