Clayton, North Carolina Population 2022
Clayton is a city located in Johnston County North Carolina. Clayton has a 2020 population of 28,345. Clayton is currently growing at a rate of 3.73% annually and its population has increased by 7.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,307 in 2010.
The average household income in Clayton is $83,175 with a poverty rate of 9.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,060 per month, and the median house value is $200,700. The median age in Clayton is 34.4 years, 33.5 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
Clayton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Claytonwas:
- White: 66.44%
- Black or African American: 23.39%
- Other race: 5.60%
- Two or more races: 2.91%
- Native American: 0.98%
- Asian: 0.68%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,401 | 66.44% |
| Black or African American | 5,422 | 23.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 228 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.68% |
| Some Other Race | 1,297 | 5.60% |
| Two or More Races | 674 | 2.91% |
Clayton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,337 | 2.77 | 64.1 |
| Married | 4,370 | 3.53 | 84.9 |
| Male | 609 | 2.97 | 72.7 |
| Female | 859 | 3.27 | 50.4 |
| Non Family | 2,499 | 1.21 | 30.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 313 | 1.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 680 | 4.33% |
| High School Graduate | 3,763 | 23.97% |
| Some College | 3,436 | 21.89% |
| Associates Degree | 2,689 | 17.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,825 | 17.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,993 | 12.70% |
Clayton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 94 | 94 | 37 |
| Black | 3,532 | 3,392 | 1,319 |
| White | 9,551 | 9,168 | 2,796 |
| Asian | 83 | 37 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 2,298 | 1,892 | 553 |
| Other Race | 900 | 837 | 212 |
| Native American | 176 | 117 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.36%.
$41,401
Average Earnings
$42,465
Average Male
$38,650
Average Female
Clayton Language by Age
Clayton Language
84.33% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 15.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.67% of the population.
Clayton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 674 | 175 | 25.96% |
| Black | 5,412 | 812 | 15.00% |
| Asian | 134 | 20 | 14.93% |
| White | 13,093 | 580 | 4.43% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 3,723 | 527 | 14.16% |
9.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.60%
Male Poverty Rate
9.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clayton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Multiple, with 25.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Hispanic, with 14.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.93%.
Clayton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Clayton Married by Age and Sex
Clayton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Clayton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,410 | 11.79% |
| Black | 145 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 20 | 19.42% |
| Other Race | 60 | 6.15% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 9.18% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 1.60% |
Clayton Veterans by Education
1.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
46.72%
Born in Clayton
89.96%
Native Born
10.04%
Foreign Born
7.53%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.96% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 46.72% having been born in North Carolina. 7.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,302 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 3,103 | -199 | -0.62% |
| 1980 | 4,091 | 988 | 2.80% |
| 1990 | 4,756 | 665 | 1.52% |
| 2000 | 6,973 | 2,217 | 3.90% |
| 2010 | 16,116 | 9,143 | 8.74% |
| 2011 | 17,135 | 1,019 | 6.32% |
| 2012 | 18,154 | 1,019 | 5.95% |
| 2013 | 19,173 | 1,019 | 5.61% |
| 2014 | 20,192 | 1,019 | 5.31% |
| 2015 | 21,211 | 1,019 | 5.05% |
| 2016 | 22,230 | 1,019 | 4.80% |
| 2017 | 23,249 | 1,019 | 4.58% |
| 2018 | 24,268 | 1,019 | 4.38% |
| 2019 | 25,287 | 1,019 | 4.20% |
| 2020 | 26,307 | 1,020 | 4.03% |
| 2021 | 27,326 | 1,019 | 3.87% |
| 2022 | 28,345 | 1,019 | 3.73% |