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Clayton County

Georgia · 297,595 residents · 141.756 sq mi
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Clayton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,460. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $122,100. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297,595
+26%since 2000
from 236,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,099 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+14%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
170K205K240K276K311K1990201020202024Clayton County
2024299K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,460
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,804
+21%since 2000
from $18,079 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
50.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(82,637)
Black51.1%(120,816)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(17,728)
Asian4.5%(10,562)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.1%(175,355)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(25,902)
Black69%(205,301)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(42,546)
Asian4.5%(13,491)
Other3.3%(9,963)
Diversity Score61.4%(182,855)
Segregation Score29.8%(88,759)
Diversity Score
61
−17%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton County, Georgia?

Clayton County, Georgia has about 297,595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton County, Georgia?

The typical household in Clayton County, Georgia earns about $49,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton County, Georgia expensive?

In Clayton County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $122,100, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton County, Georgia?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton County, Georgia?

About 16.6% of people in Clayton County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115,543 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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