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Clayton

Oklahoma · 555 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 $20,917. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 164 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,200. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
−23%since 2000
from 719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
330 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+14%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5156357568769961990201020202024Clayton
2024568
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,917
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,516 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,365
+68%since 2000
from $11,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing8.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $226 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(376)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other35.4%(196)
Diversity Score59.8%(332)
Diversity Score
60
+2487%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 65.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Oklahoma?

Clayton, Oklahoma has about 555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Clayton, Oklahoma earns about $20,917 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 $48,200, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Oklahoma?

About 8.0% 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 29.7% 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 83 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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