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Population Review

Clayton town, NC — Population & Demographics

Clayton town, NC has a population of 28,043. The median household income is $73,348 and the median age is 32.7.

28,043

Population

$73,348

Median Income

$292,400

Median Home Value

32.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White60.2%
Black or African American27.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$73,348

Median Household Income

$35,285

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$292,400

Median Home Value

$1,542

Median Rent

64.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.7%

High School+

35.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

76.2%

Public Transit

14.6%

Work From Home

32.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

41.2%

Foreign Born

83.7%

Non-English at Home

8.0%

Veterans

10.3%

With Disability

88.8%

Health Insurance

96.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.4%
Manufacturing11.8%
Retail Trade9.1%
Information8.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.6%
Construction5.8%
Public Administration4.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Clayton town, NC has a population of 28,043 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Clayton town, NC is $73,348, with 6.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Clayton town, NC is $292,400, with median rent at $1,542.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.