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Clayton

Ohio · 13,310 residents · 18.512 sq mi
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Clayton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $141,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,310
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+13%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
04K7K11K15K1990201020202024Clayton
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,545
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,331
+37%since 2000
from $26,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(8,883)
Black23.4%(3,116)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(291)
Asian1.7%(220)
Other5.5%(737)
Diversity Score61.4%(8,172)
Diversity Score
61
+122%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Ohio?

Clayton, Ohio has about 13,310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Ohio?

The typical household in Clayton, Ohio earns about $75,545 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 $141,800, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Ohio?

About 35.4% 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 7.8% 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 12,593 residents, a change of about 1756 percent over that period.

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