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Clayton

Oklahoma · 719 residents · 1.68 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,516. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,100. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

719
+13%since 1990
from 638 in 1990
1990 – 2025
428 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 380 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
−8%since 1990
from 41.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5156357568769961990201020202024Clayton
2024568
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,516
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,012 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,530
+58%since 1990
from $7,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 42.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$226
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $183 in 1990
US average: $602
63.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
36.1% rent
2.0
−24%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(507)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.6%(265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(17)
2
−94%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+2%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clayton, Oklahoma?

Clayton, Oklahoma has about 719 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Clayton, Oklahoma earns about $13,516 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 $27,100, and the typical rent is about $226 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Oklahoma?

About 11.8% 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 38.8% of people in Clayton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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