Clayton is a town located in Concordia Parish Louisiana. Clayton has a 2024 population of 532. Clayton is currently declining at a rate of -2.21% annually and its population has decreased by -8.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 579 in 2020.
The average household income in Clayton is $50,388 with a poverty rate of 21.77%. The median age in Clayton is 55.3 years: 61.8 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 161 | 50.79% |
| White | 156 | 49.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 139 | 2.28 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 62 | 2.19 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 50 | 0 | 32 | 68 |
| Female | 23 | 5.26 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Male | 4 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 14.62% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 20.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 12.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 78 | 36.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 4.72% |
| Some College | 24 | 11.32% |
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 | 130 | 106 | 8 |
| Black | 82 | 65 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 21.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,712 | $62,898 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,375 | $51,250 | $20,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$45,375
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$20,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.31% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 1.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 161 | 48 | 29.81% |
| White | 156 | 21 | 13.46% |
21.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.9%
Male Poverty Rate
25.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Black, with 29.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is White, with 13.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.34% |
| High School | 17.95% |
| Some College | 14.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,008 | $67,061 |
| Households | $47,292 | $50,388 |
| Married Families | $78,281 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,500 | $20,712 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 15.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
66.25%
Born in Clayton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 66.25% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 474 | -11 | -2.27% |
| 2028 | 485 | -12 | -2.41% |
| 2027 | 497 | -12 | -2.36% |
| 2026 | 509 | -11 | -2.12% |
| 2025 | 520 | -12 | -2.26% |
| 2024 | 532 | -12 | -2.21% |
| 2023 | 544 | -13 | -2.33% |
| 2022 | 557 | -13 | -2.28% |
| 2021 | 570 | -9 | -1.55% |
| 2020 | 579 | -65 | -10.09% |
| 2019 | 644 | -9 | -1.38% |
| 2018 | 653 | -11 | -1.66% |
| 2017 | 664 | -6 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 670 | -9 | -1.33% |
| 2015 | 679 | -11 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 690 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 693 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 692 | -17 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 709 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 709 | 0 | 0% |