Clayton, Delaware Population 2022
Clayton is a city located in Kent County Delaware. Clayton has a 2020 population of 3,943. Clayton is currently growing at a rate of 3.82% annually and its population has increased by 33.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,946 in 2010.
The average household income in Clayton is $85,781 with a poverty rate of 7.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,381 per month, and the median house value is $256,300. The median age in Clayton is 34.5 years, 32 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
Clayton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Claytonwas:
- White: 58.09%
- Black or African American: 34.34%
- Asian: 3.36%
- Two or more races: 2.62%
- Other race: 1.59%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,971 | 58.09% |
| Black or African American | 1,165 | 34.34% |
| Asian | 114 | 3.36% |
| Some Other Race | 54 | 1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 2.62% |
Clayton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,024 | 3.31 | 80.8 |
| Married | 559 | 3.73 | 94.5 |
| Male | 83 | 3.31 | 90.4 |
| Female | 192 | 4.08 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.32 | 64.2 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 2.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 5.30% |
| High School Graduate | 800 | 38.19% |
| Some College | 483 | 23.05% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 7.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 270 | 12.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 211 | 10.07% |
Clayton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 85 | 62 | 29 |
| Black | 724 | 660 | 202 |
| White | 1,163 | 1,103 | 244 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 40 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 105 | 85 | 9 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.12%.
$41,784
Average Earnings
$60,064
Average Male
$35,350
Average Female
Clayton Language by Age
Clayton Language
88.83% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 11.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.60% of the population.
Clayton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,898 | 183 | 9.64% |
| Black | 1,147 | 39 | 3.40% |
| Other | 4 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 89 | 27 | 30.34% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 30 | 16.57% |
7.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.32%
Male Poverty Rate
8.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clayton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is White, with 9.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Hispanic, with 16.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.23%.
Clayton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Clayton Married by Age and Sex
Clayton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Clayton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 12.81% |
| Black | 115 | 13.97% |
| Asian | 14 | 16.47% |
| Other Race | 11 | 22.92% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 9.82% |
Clayton Veterans by Education
5.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
43.77%
Born in Clayton
94.31%
Native Born
5.69%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
4.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.31% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 43.77% having been born in Delaware. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,946 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,980 | 34 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 3,019 | 39 | 1.31% |
| 2013 | 3,057 | 38 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 3,092 | 35 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 3,147 | 55 | 1.78% |
| 2016 | 3,195 | 48 | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 3,259 | 64 | 2.00% |
| 2018 | 3,363 | 104 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | 3,508 | 145 | 4.31% |
| 2020 | 3,653 | 145 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3,798 | 145 | 3.97% |
| 2022 | 3,943 | 145 | 3.82% |