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Clayton

Wisconsin · 550 residents · 3.211 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,200. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
550
+8%since 2000
from 507 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+16%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3014215426627821990201020202024Clayton
2024370
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,038
+54%since 2000
from $14,988 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(496)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(484)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other4.4%(24)
Diversity Score20%(110)
Diversity Score
20
+482%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, Wisconsin?

Clayton, Wisconsin has about 550 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Clayton, Wisconsin earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Clayton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $115,200, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, Wisconsin?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, Wisconsin?

About 7.7% of people in Clayton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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