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Clayton County, Georgia Population 2021
Clayton County, Georgia's estimated population is 298,374 with a growth rate of 1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clayton County, Georgia is the 6th largest county inGeorgia. The 2010 Population was 259,877 and has seen a growth of 14.81% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 298,374 | 3,059 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 295,315 | 3,059 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 292,256 | 3,059 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 289,197 | 5,013 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 284,184 | 4,851 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 279,333 | 6,613 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 272,720 | 6,091 | 2.28% |
| 2014 | 266,629 | 2,614 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 264,015 | -1,279 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 265,294 | 3,263 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 262,031 | 2,154 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 259,877 | 77,825 | 42.75% |
| 1990 | 182,052 | 31,695 | 21.08% |
| 1980 | 150,357 | 52,314 | 53.36% |
| 1970 | 98,043 | 51,678 | 111.46% |
| 1960 | 46,365 | 23,493 | 102.72% |
| 1950 | 22,872 | 11,217 | 96.24% |
| 1940 | 11,655 | 1,395 | 13.60% |
| 1930 | 10,260 | -899 | -8.06% |
| 1920 | 11,159 | 706 | 6.75% |
| 1910 | 10,453 | 855 | 8.91% |
| 1900 | 9,598 | 1,303 | 15.71% |
| 1890 | 8,295 | 268 | 3.34% |
| 1880 | 8,027 | 2,550 | 46.56% |
| 1870 | 5,477 | 1,011 | 22.64% |
| 1860 | 4,466 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.04% (3,059)
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State
Founded
November 30, 1858
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
259,877
Growth Since 2010
14.81% (38,497)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 196,495 | 69.30% |
| White | 46,348 | 16.35% |
| Some Other Race | 16,789 | 5.92% |
| Asian | 14,592 | 5.15% |
| Two or More Races | 8,603 | 3.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 464 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 247 | 0.09% |
Clayton County, Georgia Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 94,279 | 2.95 | 49.5 |
| Non Family | 31,459 | 1.26 | 42.5 |
| Married | 31,295 | 3.8 | 67.8 |
| Female | 24,268 | 3.79 | 37.4 |
| Male | 7,257 | 3.83 | 41.5 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10,875 | 6.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15,805 | 8.99% |
| High School Graduate | 59,157 | 33.65% |
| Some College | 40,816 | 23.22% |
| Associates Degree | 14,837 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,603 | 12.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,721 | 6.67% |
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Clayton County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 122,093 | 111,473 | 26,271 |
| White | 23,058 | 19,352 | 3,629 |
| Hispanic | 17,909 | 9,229 | 1,800 |
| Asian | 10,089 | 6,757 | 2,232 |
| Other Race | 8,327 | 3,792 | 609 |
| 2+ Races | 3,407 | 2,854 | 785 |
| Native American | 352 | 246 | 16 |
| Islander | 135 | 23 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.30%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.04%.
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$31,216
Average Earnings
$33,935
Average Male
$28,965
Average Female
Clayton County, Georgia Language by Age
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Clayton County, Georgia Language
80.83% of Clayton County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 19.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.53% of the population.
Clayton County, Georgia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 192,068 | 35,384 | 18.42% |
| Hispanic | 36,821 | 8,758 | 23.79% |
| White | 27,704 | 4,741 | 17.11% |
| Other | 16,669 | 3,202 | 19.21% |
| Multiple | 8,524 | 1,836 | 21.54% |
| Asian | 14,391 | 1,367 | 9.50% |
| Islander | 247 | 146 | 59.11% |
| Native | 432 | 143 | 33.10% |
18.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.12%
Male Poverty Rate
20.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clayton County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton County, Georgia is Islander, with 59.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton County, Georgia is Asian, with 9.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.15%.
Clayton County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Clayton County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
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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
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,935 | 8.38% |
| White | 3,286 | 9.42% |
| Hispanic | 567 | 2.60% |
| Other Race | 336 | 3.36% |
| 2+ Races | 324 | 7.30% |
| Asian | 216 | 1.89% |
| Islander | 8 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.43% |
Clayton County, Georgia Veterans by Education
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8.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
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66.1%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
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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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51.07%
Born in Clayton County, Georgia
86.50%
Native Born
13.50%
Foreign Born
7.24%
Non Citizen
6.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.50% of Clayton County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 51.07% having been born in Georgia. 7.24% 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