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Clayton

County:
Barbour County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.776
State:
Alabama

Clayton is a town located in Barbour County, Alabama. Clayton has a 2026 population of 2,156. It is also the county seat of Barbour County. Clayton is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -4.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,263 in 2020.

The median household income in Clayton is $21,641 with a poverty rate of 39.71%. The median age in Clayton is 41.6 years: 41.1 years for males, and 50.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 367.4 males.

2.2K
Total Population
318
Density (mi²)
-18 -0.83%
Growth

Clayton Population

Clayton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,156-18-0.83%
20252,174-18-0.82%
20242,192-24-1.08%
20232,216-7-0.31%
20222,223-22-0.98%
20212,245-18-0.8%
20202,26310.04%
20192,837-9-0.32%
20182,846-20-0.7%
20172,866-25-0.86%
20162,891-14-0.48%
20152,905-16-0.55%
20142,921-5-0.17%
20132,926-16-0.54%
20122,942-22-0.74%
20112,964-44-1.46%
20102,981-9-0.3%

Median Age

Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 50.1 years
Male: 41.1 years

Clayton Adults

There are 2,105 adults, (290 of whom are seniors) in Clayton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 491 (21.4%)
Male: 1,804 (78.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Clayton includes 60.7% Black or African American, 35.21% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,39360.7%
White80835.21%
Two or more races672.92%
Other race210.92%
Native American60.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race210.92%
Two or more races120.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,39360.7%
White80835.21%
Two or more races552.4%
Native American60.26%

Clayton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Clayton 's average per capita income is $24,033. Household income levels show a median of $21,641. The poverty rate stands at 39.71%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$64,688-
Families$28,750$46,342
Households$21,641$36,758
Non Families$19,148$25,967

$24,033

Average Income

$21,641

Median Household Income

39.71%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)