Clayton County's estimated 2025 population is 298,102 with a growth rate of -0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clayton County is the 6th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 259,899 and has seen a growth of 14.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clayton County includes 69.81% Black or African American, 11.52% White, 6.38% other race, 5% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 208,577 | 69.81% |
| White | 34,422 | 11.52% |
| Two or more races | 20,869 | 6.98% |
| Other race | 19,074 | 6.38% |
| Asian | 14,928 | 5% |
| Native American | 673 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 228 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Clayton County's average per capita income is $38,782. Household income levels show a median of $58,507. The poverty rate stands at 16.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,384 | $104,651 |
| Families | $65,181 | $82,384 |
| Households | $58,507 | $74,004 |
| Non Families | $40,963 | $50,158 |
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