Clayton is a city located in Rabun County Georgia. Clayton has a 2024 population of 2,085. It is also the county seat of Rabun County. Clayton is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 4.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,996 in 2020.
The average household income in Clayton is $83,802 with a poverty rate of 15.41%. The median age in Clayton is 39.6 years: 35.5 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,935 | 84.98% |
| Other race | 251 | 11.02% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 2.46% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 779 | 2.83 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 368 | 3.23 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 287 | 2.06 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Female | 124 | 3.48 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 12.61% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 4.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 236 | 14.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 8.22% |
| High School Graduate | 746 | 44.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 237 | 14.23% |
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 | 1,454 | 1,270 | 318 |
| Hispanic | 155 | 121 | 34 |
| Other Race | 143 | 121 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 25 | 17 |
| Black | 27 | 7 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 56.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,774 | $41,544 | $28,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,329 | $0 | $60,789 |
| High School Graduate | $36,447 | $33,125 | $43,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,188 | $33,472 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,199 | $37,604 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $24,500 | $0 | $17,917 |
$34,199
Average Earnings
$37,604
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.61% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 10.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,857 | 276 | 14.86% |
| Other | 171 | 35 | 20.47% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 35 | 17.41% |
| Multiple | 56 | 17 | 30.36% |
15.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.56%
Male Poverty Rate
15.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Multiple, with 30.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is White, with 14.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.27% |
| High School | 18.08% |
| Some College | 6.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 9.35% |
| Female Employed | 5.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,452 | $86,616 |
| Households | $56,369 | $83,802 |
| Married Families | $72,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $76,773 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 2.76% |
| Black | 3 | 8.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
47.74%
Born in Clayton
96.97%
Native Born
3.03%
Foreign Born
2.2%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
96.97% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 47.74% having been born in Georgia. 2.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,197 | 23 | 1.06% |
| 2028 | 2,174 | 22 | 1.02% |
| 2027 | 2,152 | 22 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 2,130 | 23 | 1.09% |
| 2025 | 2,107 | 22 | 1.06% |
| 2024 | 2,085 | 22 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 2,063 | 37 | 1.83% |
| 2022 | 2,026 | -6 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 2,032 | 36 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 1,996 | -87 | -4.18% |
| 2019 | 2,083 | 28 | 1.36% |
| 2018 | 2,055 | 48 | 2.39% |
| 2017 | 2,007 | -3 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 2,010 | 24 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1,986 | 5 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 1,981 | -5 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 1,986 | 18 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 1,968 | 30 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 1,938 | 19 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 1,919 | 0 | 0% |