Clayton County, Georgia Population 2022
Clayton County, Georgia's estimated population is 301,433 with a growth rate of 1.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clayton County, Georgia is the 6th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 259,877 and has seen a growth of 15.99% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,466 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 5,477 | 1,011 | 22.64% |
| 1880 | 8,027 | 2,550 | 46.56% |
| 1890 | 8,295 | 268 | 3.34% |
| 1900 | 9,598 | 1,303 | 15.71% |
| 1910 | 10,453 | 855 | 8.91% |
| 1920 | 11,159 | 706 | 6.75% |
| 1930 | 10,260 | -899 | -8.06% |
| 1940 | 11,655 | 1,395 | 13.60% |
| 1950 | 22,872 | 11,217 | 96.24% |
| 1960 | 46,365 | 23,493 | 102.72% |
| 1970 | 98,043 | 51,678 | 111.46% |
| 1980 | 150,357 | 52,314 | 53.36% |
| 1990 | 182,052 | 31,695 | 21.08% |
| 2010 | 259,877 | 77,825 | 42.75% |
| 2011 | 262,031 | 2,154 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 265,294 | 3,263 | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 264,015 | -1,279 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 266,629 | 2,614 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 272,720 | 6,091 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 279,333 | 6,613 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 284,184 | 4,851 | 1.74% |
| 2018 | 289,197 | 5,013 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 292,256 | 3,059 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 295,315 | 3,059 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 298,374 | 3,059 | 1.04% |
| 2022 | 301,433 | 3,059 | 1.03% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,404 | 15.09% |
| Black or African American | 200,776 | 69.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 403 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 14,758 | 5.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 201 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 17,312 | 6.02% |
| Two or More Races | 10,706 | 3.72% |
Clayton County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 96,826 | 2.91 | 50.3 |
| Married | 32,332 | 3.72 | 69.5 |
| Male | 6,895 | 3.79 | 40.9 |
| Female | 25,752 | 3.73 | 36.4 |
| Non Family | 31,847 | 1.25 | 44 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11,410 | 6.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15,584 | 8.70% |
| High School Graduate | 59,885 | 33.45% |
| Some College | 41,436 | 23.14% |
| Associates Degree | 16,454 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,589 | 12.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,692 | 6.53% |
Clayton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 5,127 | 3,972 | 1,149 |
| Black | 125,424 | 114,378 | 26,664 |
| Asian | 10,190 | 6,419 | 1,903 |
| Islander | 136 | 30 | 21 |
| White | 22,104 | 18,785 | 3,168 |
| Hispanic | 18,274 | 9,719 | 1,767 |
| Other Race | 8,050 | 3,559 | 597 |
| Native American | 325 | 270 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.19%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.41%.
$31,918
Average Earnings
$35,751
Average Male
$30,085
Average Female
Clayton County, Georgia Language by Age
Clayton County, Georgia Language
80.86% of Clayton County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 19.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.64% of the population.
Clayton County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 201 | 103 | 51.24% |
| Native | 378 | 76 | 20.11% |
| Multiple | 10,559 | 2,041 | 19.33% |
| White | 26,483 | 4,875 | 18.41% |
| Black | 196,260 | 33,716 | 17.18% |
| Hispanic | 37,211 | 6,185 | 16.62% |
| Asian | 14,472 | 933 | 6.45% |
| Other | 2,237 | NaN% |
16.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.16%
Male Poverty Rate
18.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clayton County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton County, Georgia is Islander, with 51.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.45%.
Clayton County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Clayton County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Clayton County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Clayton County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,191 | 9.66% |
| Black | 12,031 | 8.25% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 241 | 2.09% |
| Islander | 9 | 4.74% |
| Other Race | 290 | 2.93% |
| 2+ Races | 405 | 6.38% |
| Hispanic | 685 | 3.07% |
Clayton County, Georgia Veterans by Education
8.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
52.40%
Born in Clayton County, Georgia
87.04%
Native Born
12.96%
Foreign Born
6.74%
Non Citizen
6.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.04% of Clayton County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 52.40% having been born in Georgia. 6.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990