Clayton town is located in Jefferson County New York. Clayton town has a 2024 population of 4,612. Clayton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,731 in 2020.
The average household income in Clayton town is $104,173 with a poverty rate of 18.11%. The median age in Clayton town is 45.3 years: 44.5 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clayton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,502 | 95.24% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 2.28% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,069 | 2.28 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 988 | 2.87 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 858 | 1.32 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Female | 153 | 3.69 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Male | 70 | 2.54 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 4.63% |
| Associates Degree | 437 | 12.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 567 | 16.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 605 | 17.95% |
| High School Graduate | 872 | 25.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 605 | 17.95% |
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 | 3,235 | 2,956 | 1,151 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 67 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 62 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 24 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 2 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,018 | $61,250 | $58,482 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,165 | $71,335 | $69,688 |
| High School Graduate | $43,966 | $48,940 | $30,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,888 | $54,940 | $42,078 |
| Some College | $51,250 | $60,975 | $39,391 |
$50,888
Average Earnings
$54,940
Average Male
$42,078
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.83% of Clayton town residents speak only English, while 6.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,464 | 833 | 18.66% |
| Black | 69 | 7 | 10.14% |
| Other | 18 | 5 | 27.78% |
| Multiple | 108 | 4 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 3 | 4.23% |
18.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.33%
Male Poverty Rate
16.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton town is Other, with 27.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton town is Multiple, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.13% |
| Some College | 12.57% |
| High School | 10.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.33% |
| Male Employed | 14.18% |
| Female Employed | 3.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,583 | $127,755 |
| Households | $78,110 | $104,173 |
| Married Families | $95,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,750 | $66,843 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
466
Number of Veterans
398
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 171 |
| First Gulf War | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 121 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 12.54% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 15.28% |
| Black | 8 | 29.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
72.5%
Born in Clayton town
96.97%
Native Born
3.03%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
2.31%
Naturalized
96.97% of Clayton town residents were born in the United States, with 72.5% having been born in New York. 0.72% 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 | 4,392 | -44 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 4,436 | -44 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 4,480 | -44 | -0.97% |
| 2026 | 4,524 | -44 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 4,568 | -44 | -0.95% |
| 2024 | 4,612 | -44 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 4,656 | -44 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 4,700 | -47 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 4,747 | 16 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 4,731 | -18 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 4,749 | -101 | -2.08% |
| 2018 | 4,850 | -66 | -1.34% |
| 2017 | 4,916 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 4,909 | -144 | -2.85% |
| 2015 | 5,053 | -113 | -2.19% |
| 2014 | 5,166 | -72 | -1.37% |
| 2013 | 5,238 | -99 | -1.85% |
| 2012 | 5,337 | 88 | 1.68% |
| 2011 | 5,249 | 74 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 5,175 | 0 | 0% |