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 $77,420 with a poverty rate of 22.98%. The median age in Clayton is 37.7 years: 34.6 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,966 | 81.24% |
| Other race | 260 | 10.74% |
| Two or more races | 177 | 7.31% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.7% |
| 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 | 877 | 2.71 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 407 | 3.32 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 336 | 1.71 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Female | 110 | 3.11 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 24 | 4.38 | 0 | 100 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 9.62% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 6.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 321 | 18.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 7.43% |
| High School Graduate | 674 | 39.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 4.42% |
| Some College | 231 | 13.63% |
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 | 1,476 | 1,334 | 397 |
| Hispanic | 174 | 91 | 26 |
| Other Race | 143 | 79 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 41 | 24 |
| Black | 13 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,909 | $50,268 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,969 | $0 | $63,047 |
| High School Graduate | $33,125 | $38,750 | $26,434 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,417 | $36,548 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,151 | $42,059 | $28,625 |
| Some College | $31,350 | $67,963 | $28,456 |
$37,151
Average Earnings
$42,059
Average Male
$28,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.02% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 14.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,907 | 349 | 18.3% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 174 | 47.93% |
| Other | 210 | 109 | 51.9% |
| Multiple | 177 | 76 | 42.94% |
22.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.75%
Male Poverty Rate
22.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Other, with 51.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is White, with 18.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.07% |
| Some College | 15.77% |
| High School | 14.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.62% |
| Male Employed | 11.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,139 | $91,642 |
| Households | $57,802 | $77,420 |
| Married Families | $87,337 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,000 | $52,838 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
69
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 3.99% |
| Black | 3 | 17.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
46.45%
Born in Clayton
91.07%
Native Born
8.93%
Foreign Born
8.1%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
91.07% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 46.45% having been born in Georgia. 8.1% 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% |