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Clayton

County:
Rabun County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.399
State:
Georgia

Clayton is a city located in Rabun County, Georgia. Clayton has a 2026 population of 2,140. It is also the county seat of Rabun County. Clayton is currently growing at a rate of 1.18% annually and its population has increased by 7.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,990 in 2020.

The median household income in Clayton is $57,083 with a poverty rate of 20.76%. The median age in Clayton is 45.7 years: 44.4 years for males, and 49.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.3 males.

2.1K
Total Population
630
Density (mi²)
25 1.18%
Growth

Clayton Population

Clayton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,140251.18%
20252,115251.2%
20242,090281.36%
20232,062422.08%
20222,020-3-0.15%
20212,023331.66%
20201,99050.25%
20192,083281.36%
20182,055482.39%
20172,007-3-0.15%
20162,010241.21%
20151,98650.25%
20141,981-5-0.25%
20131,986180.91%
20121,968301.55%
20111,938-109-5.32%
20101,91940.21%

Median Age

Overall: 45.7 years
Female: 49.7 years
Male: 44.4 years

Clayton Adults

There are 1,650 adults, (495 of whom are seniors) in Clayton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 978 (48.5%)
Male: 1,040 (51.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Clayton includes 82.26% White, 5.35% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,66082.26%
Two or more races21010.41%
Other race1085.35%
Black or African American401.98%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1587.83%
Other race1085.35%
White200.99%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,64081.27%
Two or more races522.58%
Black or African American401.98%

Clayton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Clayton 's average per capita income is $38,125. Household income levels show a median of $57,083. The poverty rate stands at 20.76%.

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$106,771-
Families$85,667$104,107
Households$57,083$75,724
Non Families$27,214$45,206

$38,125

Average Income

$57,083

Median Household Income

20.76%

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)