State
County
Land Area (mi²)
15.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,904.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
7.36% (1,978)
Growth Since 2010
78.97% (12,727)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Clayton, North Carolina Population 2021
28,843
Clayton is a city located in Johnston County North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 28,843, it is the 37th largest city in North Carolina and the 1342nd largest city in the United States . Clayton is currently growing at a rate of 7.36% annually and its population has increased by 78.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,116 in 2010. Clayton reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 15 miles, Clayton has a population density of 1,905 people per square mile.
The average household income in Clayton is $83,175 with a poverty rate of 9.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,083 per month, and the median house value is $192,900. 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: 64.44%
- Black or African American: 26.25%
- Other race: 4.02%
- Two or more races: 2.87%
- Native American: 1.70%
- Asian: 0.71%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Clayton, North Carolina is 28,843 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 24,887.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 16,116.
Clayton, North Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,971 | 64.44% |
| Black or African American | 5,692 | 26.25% |
| Some Other Race | 872 | 4.02% |
| Two or More Races | 622 | 2.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 369 | 1.70% |
| Asian | 155 | 0.71% |
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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 | 7,488 | 2.88 | 61.9 |
| Married | 3,855 | 3.61 | 80.1 |
| Non Family | 2,194 | 1.24 | 33.6 |
| Female | 1,045 | 3.55 | 42.4 |
| Male | 394 | 3.15 | 92.4 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
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Clayton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 396 | 2.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 760 | 5.36% |
| High School Graduate | 3,132 | 22.08% |
| Some College | 3,596 | 25.35% |
| Associates Degree | 1,877 | 13.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,021 | 21.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,402 | 9.88% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,028 | 8,592 | 3,082 |
| Black | 3,415 | 3,100 | 1,068 |
| Hispanic | 1,609 | 1,262 | 231 |
| Other Race | 499 | 420 | 82 |
| Native American | 278 | 184 | |
| Asian | 104 | 62 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 82 | 17 |
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 white people with a rate of 34.14%.
Clayton Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,941
Average Earnings
$41,033
Average Male
$34,390
Average Female
Clayton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Clayton Language by Age
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Clayton Language
86.73% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 13.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.21% of the population.
Clayton Language
Clayton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,681 | 906 | 15.95% |
| White | 12,345 | 607 | 4.92% |
| Hispanic | 3,065 | 406 | 13.25% |
| Multiple | 622 | 179 | 28.78% |
| Asian | 143 | 16 | 11.19% |
| Other | 832 | 1 | 0.12% |
9.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.54%
Male Poverty Rate
10.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clayton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Multiple, with 28.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Other, with 0.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.92%.
Clayton Poverty
Clayton Poverty Rate by Education
Clayton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
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 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Clayton Marital Status by Race
Clayton Marital Status
Clayton Veterans by War
Clayton Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,333 | 12.72% |
| Black | 139 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 16 | 13.33% |
Clayton Veterans by Race
Clayton Veterans by Education
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2.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
Clayton Veterans by Education
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69.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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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48.67%
Born in Clayton
88.50%
Native Born
11.50%
Foreign Born
9.99%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.50% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 48.67% having been born in North Carolina. 9.99% 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
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,843 | 1,978 | 7.36% |
| 2020 | 26,865 | 1,978 | 7.95% |
| 2019 | 24,887 | 1,978 | 8.63% |
| 2018 | 22,909 | 1,489 | 6.95% |
| 2017 | 21,420 | 1,338 | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 20,082 | 965 | 5.05% |
| 2015 | 19,117 | 804 | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 18,313 | 680 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 17,633 | 562 | 3.29% |
| 2012 | 17,071 | 370 | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 16,701 | 385 | 2.36% |
| 2010 | 16,316 | 9,343 | 8.87% |
| 2000 | 6,973 | 2,217 | 3.90% |
| 1990 | 4,756 | 665 | 1.52% |
| 1980 | 4,091 | 988 | 2.80% |
| 1970 | 3,103 | -199 | -0.62% |
| 1960 | 3,302 | 0.00% |