Clayton is a town located in Kent County Delaware. Clayton has a 2024 population of 4,535. Clayton is currently growing at a rate of 3.09% annually and its population has increased by 13.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,990 in 2020.
The average household income in Clayton is $92,410 with a poverty rate of 7.22%. The median age in Clayton is 38.8 years: 37.4 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,885 | 47.39% |
| Black or African American | 1,654 | 41.58% |
| Two or more races | 237 | 5.96% |
| Asian | 107 | 2.69% |
| Other race | 87 | 2.19% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,256 | 3.17 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Married | 687 | 3.89 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 308 | 1.43 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Female | 205 | 3.52 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 56 | 2.59 | 100 | 0 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
81.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 180 | 7.02% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 8.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 392 | 15.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 377 | 14.7% |
| High School Graduate | 830 | 32.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 522 | 20.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,140 | 1,089 | 273 |
| Black | 1,117 | 1,008 | 417 |
| Hispanic | 173 | 123 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 116 | 41 |
| Asian | 89 | 61 | 38 |
| Other Race | 46 | 31 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,750 | $70,000 | $64,643 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,664 | $94,883 | $61,786 |
| High School Graduate | $38,551 | $56,350 | $33,816 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,167 | $51,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,422 | $68,683 | $42,333 |
| Some College | $46,966 | $0 | $42,115 |
$53,422
Average Earnings
$68,683
Average Male
$42,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.36% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 17.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,739 | 105 | 6.04% |
| Black | 1,637 | 88 | 5.38% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 75 | 21.74% |
| Multiple | 237 | 60 | 25.32% |
| Other | 87 | 32 | 36.78% |
7.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.61%
Male Poverty Rate
8.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Other, with 36.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Black, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.91% |
| Some College | 11.4% |
| High School | 9.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 92.86% |
| Female Employed | 5.94% |
| Male Employed | 3.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,729 | $104,713 |
| Households | $98,367 | $92,410 |
| Married Families | $113,287 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,542 | $52,223 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
296
Number of Veterans
253
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 209 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 178 | 15.27% |
| White | 95 | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 5.35% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 8.99% |
| Other Race | 6 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.51%
Born in Clayton
88.59%
Native Born
11.41%
Foreign Born
2.87%
Non Citizen
8.55%
Naturalized
88.59% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 43.51% having been born in Delaware. 2.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,216 | 136 | 2.68% |
| 2028 | 5,080 | 136 | 2.75% |
| 2027 | 4,944 | 137 | 2.85% |
| 2026 | 4,807 | 136 | 2.91% |
| 2025 | 4,671 | 136 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4,535 | 136 | 3.09% |
| 2023 | 4,399 | 184 | 4.37% |
| 2022 | 4,215 | 214 | 5.35% |
| 2021 | 4,001 | 11 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 3,990 | 475 | 13.51% |
| 2019 | 3,515 | 150 | 4.46% |
| 2018 | 3,365 | 107 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3,258 | 65 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 3,193 | 45 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 3,148 | 57 | 1.84% |
| 2014 | 3,091 | 35 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 3,056 | 36 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 3,020 | 39 | 1.31% |
| 2011 | 2,981 | 35 | 1.19% |
| 2010 | 2,946 | 0 | 0% |