State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
416.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.49%
Growth Since 2010
-6.28%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Clayton, Alabama Population 2021
2,819
Clayton is a city located in Barbour County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Barbour County. With a 2020 population of 2,819, it is the 144th largest city in Alabama and the 6435th largest city in the United States . Clayton is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -6.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,008 in 2010. Clayton reached it's highest population of 2,998 in 2010. Spanning over 7 miles, Clayton has a population density of 417 people per square mile.
The average household income in Clayton is $37,630 with a poverty rate of 39.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $440 per month, and the median house value is $80,700. The median age in Clayton is 38.4 years, 38.1 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
Clayton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clayton was:
- Black or African American: 63.83%
- White: 34.78%
- Two or more races: 0.90%
- Native American: 0.38%
- Other race: 0.10%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Clayton, Alabama is 2,819 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,861.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,008.
Clayton, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,841 | 63.83% |
| White | 1,003 | 34.78% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.38% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.10% |
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Clayton Population by Race
Clayton Population Pyramid $2021
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Clayton Population by Age
Clayton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 569 | 2.37 | 52 |
| Non Family | 210 | 1.09 | 35.7 |
| Married | 173 | 2.89 | 82.1 |
| Female | 148 | 3.43 | 38.5 |
| Male | 38 | 3 | 57.9 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
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Clayton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 295 | 13.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 569 | 25.18% |
| High School Graduate | 784 | 34.69% |
| Some College | 415 | 18.36% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 4.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 2.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 1.86% |
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Clayton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Clayton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,414 | 851 | 37 |
| White | 773 | 488 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 10 | |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.93%.
Clayton Educational Attainment by Race
Clayton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Clayton Language by Age
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Clayton Language
96.70% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 3.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.70% of the population.
Clayton Language
Clayton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 958 | 441 | 46.03% |
| White | 379 | 91 | 24.01% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 50.00% |
| Multiple | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
39.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.98%
Male Poverty Rate
45.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clayton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is White, with 24.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.22%.
Clayton Poverty
Clayton Poverty Rate by Education
Clayton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
21.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Clayton Married by Age and Sex
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Clayton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Clayton Marital Status by Race
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Clayton Marital Status
Clayton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 7.96% |
| Black | 70 | 4.31% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 19.23% |
Clayton Veterans by Race
Clayton Veterans by Education
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46.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
Clayton Veterans by Education
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18.9%
Labor Force Participation
17.2%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
Clayton Employment by Age
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Clayton Employment by Race
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Clayton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.65%
Native Born
0.35%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.65% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 76.49% having been born in Alabama. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Clayton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,819 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 2,833 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 2,847 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 2,861 | -16 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 2,877 | -26 | -0.90% |
| 2016 | 2,903 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 2,918 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 2,933 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 2,940 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 2,955 | -21 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 2,976 | -22 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 2,998 | 0.00% |