Clayton is a town located in Johnston County North Carolina. Clayton has a 2024 population of 31,390. Clayton is currently growing at a rate of 3.89% annually and its population has increased by 17.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,693 in 2020.
The average household income in Clayton is $93,056 with a poverty rate of 8.05%. The median age in Clayton is 32.7 years: 30.2 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,879 | 60.19% |
| Black or African American | 7,611 | 27.14% |
| Two or more races | 1,821 | 6.49% |
| Other race | 1,545 | 5.51% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,341 | 2.7 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 5,194 | 3.21 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 3,015 | 1.21 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Female | 1,369 | 3.5 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Male | 763 | 3.69 | 63 | 37 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 613 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 2,394 | 13.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,225 | 23.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,085 | 11.75% |
| High School Graduate | 4,482 | 25.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 320 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 3,627 | 20.44% |
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 | 10,396 | 10,064 | 3,798 |
| Black | 4,711 | 4,597 | 1,854 |
| Hispanic | 2,120 | 1,662 | 388 |
| 2+ Races | 967 | 813 | 180 |
| Other Race | 801 | 789 | 301 |
| Asian | 110 | 110 | 95 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 19 |
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 86.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,325 | $90,197 | $57,577 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,088 | $90,438 | $55,767 |
| High School Graduate | $33,357 | $36,531 | $30,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,438 | $48,833 | $48,325 |
| Overall | $51,127 | $60,202 | $47,102 |
| Some College | $45,967 | $51,733 | $42,243 |
$51,127
Average Earnings
$60,202
Average Male
$47,102
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.73% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 16.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,590 | 1,005 | 13.24% |
| White | 15,098 | 738 | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 3,811 | 264 | 6.93% |
| Other | 1,459 | 226 | 15.49% |
| Multiple | 1,803 | 125 | 6.93% |
| Asian | 126 | 16 | 12.7% |
8.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.43%
Male Poverty Rate
8.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Other, with 15.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is White, with 4.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.89% |
| High School | 8.68% |
| Some College | 8.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.58% |
| Female Employed | 3.82% |
| Male Employed | 2.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,374 | $106,043 |
| Households | $73,348 | $93,056 |
| Married Families | $105,587 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,905 | $54,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
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
1,596
Number of Veterans
1,391
Male Veterans
205
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 694 |
| Vietnam | 378 |
| First Gulf War | 358 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 475 |
| 65 to 74 | 321 |
| 55 to 64 | 313 |
| 18 to 34 | 303 |
| 75+ | 184 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 938 | 7.57% |
| Black | 508 | 8.98% |
| Other Race | 79 | 9.66% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 2.34% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 16 | 22.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
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
48.21%
Born in Clayton
90.55%
Native Born
9.45%
Foreign Born
5.32%
Non Citizen
4.13%
Naturalized
90.55% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 48.21% having been born in North Carolina. 5.32% 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 | 37,262 | 1,175 | 3.26% |
| 2028 | 36,087 | 1,174 | 3.36% |
| 2027 | 34,913 | 1,174 | 3.48% |
| 2026 | 33,739 | 1,175 | 3.61% |
| 2025 | 32,564 | 1,174 | 3.74% |
| 2024 | 31,390 | 1,174 | 3.89% |
| 2023 | 30,216 | 777 | 2.64% |
| 2022 | 29,439 | 1,071 | 3.78% |
| 2021 | 28,368 | 1,675 | 6.28% |
| 2020 | 26,693 | 1,714 | 6.86% |
| 2019 | 24,979 | 2,031 | 8.85% |
| 2018 | 22,948 | 1,515 | 7.07% |
| 2017 | 21,433 | 1,345 | 6.7% |
| 2016 | 20,088 | 975 | 5.1% |
| 2015 | 19,113 | 801 | 4.37% |
| 2014 | 18,312 | 684 | 3.88% |
| 2013 | 17,628 | 565 | 3.31% |
| 2012 | 17,063 | 370 | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 16,693 | 386 | 2.37% |
| 2010 | 16,307 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,973 | 2,217 | 46.61% |
| 1990 | 4,756 | 665 | 16.26% |
| 1980 | 4,091 | 988 | 31.84% |
| 1970 | 3,103 | -199 | -6.03% |
| 1960 | 3,302 | -33,960 | -91.14% |