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Clayton

County:
Kent County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.948
State:
Delaware

Clayton is a town located in Kent County, Delaware. Clayton has a 2026 population of 4,772. Clayton is currently growing at a rate of 2.82% annually and its population has increased by 19.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,989 in 2020.

The median household income in Clayton is $107,307 with a poverty rate of 5.28%. The median age in Clayton is 37.1 years: 29 years for males, and 40.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.6 males.

4.8K
Total Population
2,450
Density (mi²)
131 2.82%
Growth

Clayton Population

Clayton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,7721312.82%
20254,6411302.88%
20244,5111172.66%
20234,3941874.44%
20224,2072105.25%
20213,99780.2%
20203,989300.76%
20193,5151504.46%
20183,3651073.28%
20173,258652.04%
20163,193451.43%
20153,148571.84%
20143,091351.15%
20133,056361.19%
20123,020391.31%
20112,981632.16%
20102,946110.37%

Median Age

Overall: 37.1 years
Female: 40.3 years
Male: 29 years

Clayton Adults

There are 2,977 adults, (400 of whom are seniors) in Clayton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,084 (49.4%)
Male: 2,138 (50.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Clayton includes 46.04% Black or African American, 39.79% White, 6.18% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,94446.04%
White1,68039.79%
Asian2616.18%
Two or more races2295.42%
Native American721.71%
Other race360.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1613.81%
White1042.46%
Native American721.71%
Other race360.85%
Black or African American10.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,94346.02%
White1,57637.33%
Asian2616.18%
Two or more races681.61%

Clayton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Clayton 's average per capita income is $49,527. Household income levels show a median of $107,307. The poverty rate stands at 5.28%.

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$120,647-
Families$115,563$131,852
Households$107,307$117,063
Non Families$54,000$58,891

$49,527

Average Income

$107,307

Median Household Income

5.28%

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)