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Clayton

Oklahoma · 556 residents (2025 est.) · 1.68 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,214. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 151 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,300. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
568
−21%since 2000
from 719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+10%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:556 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5156357568769961990201020202024Clayton
2024568
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,214
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,516 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,699
+71%since 2000
from $11,530 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+15%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65%(369)
Black3.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other30.6%(174)
Diversity Score60.4%(343)
Diversity Score
60
+2513%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.3%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−47.6 ptssince 2013
from 65.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Oklahoma?

Clayton, Oklahoma has about 568 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Clayton, Oklahoma earns about $23,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Oklahoma expensive?

In Clayton, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Oklahoma?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Oklahoma?

About 38.2% of people in Clayton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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